Voorhees v. Indianapolis Car & Manufacturing Co.

— The Indianapolis Car and Manufacturing Company, hereinafter called the car company, was for many years engaged in the manufacture of railroad cars in West Indianapolis. On October 10, 1890, the appellant, Voorhees, brought an action against the car company on a note, alleging the insolvency of the car company, a corporation, and prayed, inter alia, for the appointment of a receiver. The case was assigned to room one in said superior court.

Thereupon the court appointed Mr. Henning as receiver, and directed him to carry on, manage and operate the business and plant of said defendant. Under…