Cooper v. Knox

William I. Cooper filed his motion for judgment against Charles A. Knox and Helen Knox, individually and as partners trading as Charles A. Knox Company, to recover an open account totaling $5,267.47. Charles A. Knox denied owing a part of the claim and asserted a setoff against the residue. Both defendants denied that Helen Knox had been or was a partner in the business. The jury returned a verdict against both defendants for the full amount of plaintiff’s claim. The trial court entered a judgment on the verdict against Charles A. Knox and set aside the verdict against Helen Knox. Plaintiff…