Nyburg & Provine v. Pearce

This was a bill in chancery, in the Saline circuit court, exhibited by Ryburg & Provine, complainants, and against H. R. Pearce, defendant, charging that a partnership had theretofore existed between these parties in retailing dry goods, under the firm name of H. R. Pearce & Co., each party sharing equally in the profits and loss. This business was so conducted until August 1, 1866, when Pearce retired from the firm, the books being delivered to complainants for adjustment and settlement, the amounts due the firm to be appropriated to the payment of the debts of the firm. There are various…