Claflin v. Bennett
U.S. Circuit Court for the Northern District of Illnois
In Equity. Bill in the nature of a suit of interpleader brought by John Clafiin and others, composing the firm of H. B. Clafiin & 'Go., against Jessie I. Bennett, administratrix of Milton H. Bennett, deceased, and others.
1Opinion of the Court
Blodgett, District Judgel
On the 26th of July, 1886, a judgment was rendered on the law side of this court in favor- of Milton H. Bennett and Robert L. Dunman, said in the pleadings to sue as partners, under the firm name of Bennett & Dunman, against Edward M. McGillan, for the sum of $115,580.55, being a balance found due the complainants on the purchase price of a ranch, ranch outfit, and herd of cattle in the Indian Territory sold by them to McGillan. A writ of error was prosecuted by McGillan to the supremo court, in which proceeding he gave a supersedeas bond, signed by Jesse Spaulding…
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