Pearce v. Pearce
Illinois Supreme Court
Appeal from the Circuit Court of Clay county; the Hon. James C. Allen, Judge, presiding. This was a bill in chancery, filed by Richard H. Pearce, against Frederick Pearce and Martha Pearce, for a partnership account. The facts of the case are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtChief Justice Walker
Appellee filed a bill against appellants for an account and settlement as partners. From the evidence, we can see that the business was loosely transacted, and it may be doubtful whether the parties had a very clear and distinct understanding of the arrangement; but., from the evidence of appellee, and Edwin, who was. at the time appellee advanced the money, a partner of appellant Frederick, it appears the advance was made with the understanding the money was to be refunded when the mill was completed and established in business. Appellee contends, and testified on the trial, that the $1312…
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