McLean v. Wohltjen

The plaintiff carried on the business of selling and leasing bicycles, under the name of Durant, McLean & Co. The designation “ & Co.” did not represent any partner, as required by the statute (Laws of 1886, chap. 262, amending Laws of 1833, chap. 281). One McElvinney leased a bicycle of the plaintiff, and executed the following contract, viz.: “ This certifies that I have this day rented from Durant, McLean & Go. the following property: One Crawford bicycle, * * * to hold for a term of fifty weeks, from the date of this instrument, and. for the use and depreciation of said property I hereby…