Jones v. Meyer Bros. Drug Co.

TEMPLETON, Associate Justice.

Appellant Jones and one Howard were partners in the retail drug business at Denison, Texas. In June, 1895, Howard-sold his interest in the business, ostensibly to appellant Simmons, but the appellees contend that the appellant De Gangh was the real purchaser. The business was thereafter conducted in the name of Jones & Simmons. De Gaugh had been engaged in the drug business at Austin, Texas, and had become indebted to the Meyer Bros. Drug Company. He failed in business, and the drug company reduced :its claim against him to judgment. Execution was issued on the…