Hollinsbee v. Ritchey

The appellant sued the appellee for money paid for the use and benefit of the defendant.

The defendant answered:

1. A general denial.

2. That before the commencement of the action he and said plaintiff were partners in the business of buying, selling, and trading horses, mules, and other stock; that upon final settlement of their accounts, as such partners, there would be found to be, and now is, due to defendant from plaintiff a balance of five hundred dollars, which said sum defendant offers to set off against the amount due plaintiff, and prays judgment for the residue.

Reply in denial of the…