Mahoney v. Gano

This was an action by the appellees against the appellants to recover the possession of certain merchandise which, on the 31st of July, 1888, was sold and delivered by the appellees under the firm name of Howell Gano & Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio, to William G. Betts and Isaac W. Craig, under the name and style of Betts & Craig, and doing business as merchants at Darlington, in this State.

The complaint was answered by a general denial by all who were made defendants, except Walter Hulett and Robert A. Craig, who answered, disclaiming any interest in the property.

The cause was tried by the court…