Wells v. Wells

This is a suit on a promissory note. There was a verdict and judgment in favor of plaintiff in the sum of $979.76 and the defendant, Klepper, has appealed.

The facts show that for sometime prior to August 25, 1922, plaintiff, Mary E. Wells, and defendant, Ed. L. Wells, who were husband and wife, were in partnership in the retail drug business in St. Joseph, Missouri, each owning a one-half interest in the business. Mrs. Wells was a silent partner, the entire business being transacted by her husband in his own name, there being no evidence of any kind from which the public would be led to…