Atcherson's Administrator v. Talbot

Upon the general issue in an action of assumpsit, Talbot recovered a judgment against the administrator of John Atcherson, for seven hundred and thirty four dollars, in damages, for the non-payment of the amount alleged to have been collected by the intestate, upon a note made payable, as proved, to one Jefferson Curl, or bearer, but to which Talbot and John Hart were equitably entitled, as partners, and for which the following receipt was given to Talbot:—“Charleston, So. Ca. April 21, 1824—received of Thos. Talbot, Wm. Oswald’s note for 500 for collection. (Signed) John Atcherson.”

A receipt…