Coppersmith v. . Upton

Succession to property by virtue of survivorship in joint tenancy was abolished by an early statute, now, with some amendment, G. S., 41-2. The statute, however, makes certain modifying provisions relating to estates used in partnerships. The proviso vests in the surviving partner the estate held in joint tenancy for partnership purpose “in order to enable him to settle and adjust the partnership business, or pay off the debts which may have been contracted in pursuit of the joint business; but as soon as the same is effected, the survivor shall account with, and pay; and deliver to the…