Marsh v. Mueller

September 1, 1885, John 0. Mueller, Robert J. Marsh, the claimant in this suit, and two others, entered into a copartnership. Mueller and Marsh each owned a one-sixtli interest. December 3, 1885, this partnership was dissolved by mutual consent, and a new one formed by the members of the old firm, except Mr. Mueller, who retired. Marsh owned a one-sixth interest in the new firm. The business of both firms was the same. Mueller sold his interest to one of the old firm, named Riopelle, and received in payment therefor a note and mortgage for $3,200 On the same day, Mueller and Marsh executed…