Patterson v. Woolridge

OPINION op the Court by

Judge Thomas

Affirming on appeal and cross-appeal.

Prior to October 8, 1909, the appellant, Gr. S. Patterson (defendant below) was engaged in the retail mercantile business in Shepherdsville, Ky. On the date mentioned, or shortly previous thereto, an agreement was entered into between appellee, W. C. Woolridge, and the defendant, Patterson, whereby the latter sold to the former a one-half interest in the mercantile business in Shepherdsville. The consideration for this interest was a farm owned by either appellee or his wife, which was deeded to Patterson. Twenty-five…