Stephenson v. Cornell

Suit by Walter Cornell against Evan Stephenson, to recover the value of a yoke of oxen alleged to have been wrongfully taken by the latter from the former person. Answer in general denial. Trial, and judgment for the plaintiff. Motion for a new trial, &c.

It appears that on the 14th day of July, 1853, Jesse Stingley and Evan Stephenson entered into an agreement as follows:

“ This witnesses that we, Jesse Stingley of Tippecanoe county, Indiana, an'd Evan Stephenson of Scott county, Kentucky, have this day entered into a co-partnership for one year from this date, to-wit, for 12 months from July…