Doty v. Irwin-Phillips Co.

The Irwin-Phillips Company was the holder of three notes executed to it by the firm of Doty & Doty, on the 21st day of March, 1896, one, for $306.85, and the others for $400 each; the first payable sixty days, the second ninety days, and the third four months, after date. The firm was composed of John J. Doty and John R. Doty. On the 26th day of October, 1896, John R. died, and letters of administration upon the partnership estate were issued to the surviving partner, John J. These notes were duly presented to the probate court, and by it allowed against the estate. By order of the court,…