Newby v. . Harrell

In August, 1883, the plaintiff and defendants entered into an agreement "to run a gin at G. D. Newby's house, jointly."

The defendants were to furnish an engine and fireman, and two hands to perform any work in connection with the ginning. The plaintiff was to furnish a house and gin and press, and three hands — fit up the gin and press and house at his own expense, but the defendants to furnish "the money, if the should need it, to run the whole business, at 8 per cent interest upon the amount used."

The plaintiff was also to furnish "his own oil and fixtures to engine, etc." The plaintiff was…