Sternberg v. Baxter

Parties to the action.

Plaintiff Sternberg, who initiated this suit, lent money to defendant Baxter, a stockholder and officer in the Barrett & Baxter corporation. Baxter issued a number of forged instruments to Sternberg. The corporation is a small, family-type operation. Baxter grew up “as a son” in the home of the founder, Charles H. Barrett, who died prior to the transactions giving rise to this litigation. Sternberg filed his bill seeking relief against Baxter and the corporation. The corporation responded with answer and cross-bill against both Sternberg and Baxter, also seeking…