Edwards v. Hatfield

This is an action to recover $27,700 for the conversion of partnership property consisting of merchandise, book accounts, bills receivable and the good-will of a mercantile business. From the judgment on a verdict in favor of plaintiffs for $6,000, defendants have appealed.

For the purposes of review, the consideration of one question only is necessary. Are plaintiffs entitled to relief in an action at law for conversion? Plaintiffs, Charles W. Edwards, Edgar North and Jess B. Edwards, were conducting a hardware and implement business at Minatare, January 29, 1908, as partners under the firm…