Haggerty v. Johnston

The questions relied upon for a reversal •of the judgment in this case arise entirely upon the first paragraph of the complaint. That paragragh alleges that on the 10th day of April, 1868, Winebrenner & Barnett, who were trading as partners under that name, were indebted to the -appellee in the sum of six hundred and thirty-two dollars, evidenced by a note executed in the partnership name; that while such indebtedness existed, Winebrenner sold out his interest in said firm to the appellant, who, as a part of the consideration of the sale, assumed to pay Winebrenner’s share of the firm debts,…