Gallagher v. Kern

This is a writ of error to remove into this court a judgment rendered in the circuit court for the county of Benzie, confirming an award.

Several questions were presented- on the argument, but it will not be necessary to refer to them at large.

The arbitration agreement was made for the purpose of settling the differences between the parties, arising out of their business connection during the six years previous to April 25, 1872. Most of these dealings were partnership matters, under a business arrangement whereby the name of Gallagher was to be the firm name, Kern, for private reasons, having…