Morris v. Goodwin

Frederick W. Brinkmeyer was the owner of certain real estate in Vanderburgh county, upon which there were buildings, machinery, tools and implements used for the manufacture of brick. He was in partnership with George Lant in the manufacture of brick on said premises. The firm, as such, had no interest in the real estate or fixtures, but owned the to'ols, implements, and other personal property, which were of the value of about two thousand dollars.

Brinkmeyer became incompetent to manage his affairs on account of unsoundness of mind, and was so adjudged by the Vanderburgh Circuit Court in a…