Lockwood's Trustee v. Lockwood

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Richardson

Reversing.

The interpretation and construction of a contract, between J. W. Lockwood and William. Buy Lockwood, father and son, present the determinant issue in this, case. It was entered into by them on the 30th day of October, 1931. They were engaged in business at Paducah, Ky., as partners under the firm name of J. W. Lockwood & Son. The contract is entitled: “Agreement for purchase of partnership interest.” It comprises 10 pages divided into 23 paragraphs, including schedule. It is impractical to copy it hsec verba

The first paragraph reads:

“This…