Pierce v. M'Connell

— The plaintiffs in error brought an action of assumpsit against James M-Connell, Doctor James ML Connell, and George D. Parmenter, late partners, trading under the firm of James Mi Connell and Co. Doctor James M-Connell pleaded non assumpsit, and made affidavit of the truth of his plea; James M>Connell appeared and suffered judgment by nil dicit; and the writ was returned not served on the other defendant. The issue was tried by a jury, and a verdict and judgment rendered in favour of the defendant who pleaded.

A deposition was offered in evidence on the trial by the plaintiffs, and a part of…