Sweeney v. Neely

Bill for dissolving partnership and for an accounting. The parties were partners engaged for a time in exploring for and mining ore upon leased land in which they had the exclusive right for fifteen years. They entered upon said land, known as Hematite mine, and carried on their mining business from May 1, 1879, until June, 1880, dui’ing which period they mined and shipped away large quantities of ore. Complainant claims that subsequently they sold the mine. Defendant, however, denies this sale was made before suit brought. The partnership was to continue during the pleasure of the parties,…