Carter v. Christie

This was an action upon the bond given by John S. Christie as surviving partner of the late firm of Christie & Carter. The firm was engaged in the banking business from June, 1886, until July 8, 1887, when S. F. Carter, a member of the partnership, died intestate. M. A. Carter, his widow and sole heir, was appointed administratrix of the estate, and John S.. Christie, the surviving partner, was appointed and for a time acted as co-administrator; but he subsequently resigned, and M. A. Carter became, sole administratrix of th.e estate. After the decease of Carter, Christie carried on the…