Grotte v. Weil & Co.

Duffie, C.

Charles Grotte, the plaintiff m error, and Katy Grotte were partners engaged in the wholesale liquor business in the city of Omaha, and in July, 1895, the partnership became indebted to Weil & Co., of Cincinnati. On October 2, 1895, Charles Grotte sold his interest in the business to his copartner, Katy Grotte, she on her part agreeing to pay'all outstanding liabilities of the firm and to hold him harmless from the same. October 3, 1895, what appears to be a circular letter was sent to Weil & Co. in which it was stated that Charles Grotte had retired from the firm and had no'…