McElroy v. Swope

This is a bill in equity, asserting a partnership between tho parties in certain real estate, praying for a dissolution of the partnership, and for an accounting. The answer puts in issue the existence of the alleged partnership, particularly as to the lands constituting the principal matter of contention. As to these the defendant pleads the statute of frauds in bar of the alleged partnership agreement. The case was referred to George Fearons, Esq., special master in chancery, who has made report, finding the issue of partnership for the complainant, Rnd rendering an accounting. To this…