Whipple v. Parker

Before proceeding to the main questions in this case, we will dispose of the questions raised by the eleventh and twelfth assignments of error. The evidence showed a settlement between the parties, February 23, 1866, when the following receipt was given by Parker:

“Detroit, February 23, 1866.

“ This is to certify that I have this day settled with J. L. Whipple, jumped accounts to date.

“George H. Parker.”

The parties were joint owners or tenants in common of a tug. The defendant offered in evidence a hill of one hundred and fourteen dollars and thirty four cents, for supplies furnished the tug in…