Sibly v. Hood

This was an aetion of detinue brought by Sibly against Hood for three slaves. The plaintiff had judgment. The bill of exceptions shows that about the year 1821, Sibly entered into partnership with one Boggs, and one Bales,'-with a view to trade with the Osage Indians and others The terms of the partnership were, that Sibly was to furnish the capital and goods that were to go in trade. That he took on himself individually and agreed with the partners, that he would be individually responsible to the U. S. for the payment of the outfit of goods. It was further agreed that Boggs and Bales should…