Smith v. Eagle Mfg. Co.

Kane, C. J.:

The petition in this action was in two paragraphs; the first stating a cause of action on account, and the second was in form an action in conversion for the recovery of tlie value of the same merchandise itemized in the account sued on. Tlie cause in the court below was entitled Eagle Manufacturing Company, a Corporation, Plaintiff, v. J. F. Smith, N. B. Smith, and J. W. Smith, Partners under the Firm Name and Style of -J. F. Smith Hardware Company, Defendants. J. F. Smith and J. W. Smith answered together; their answer amounting to a general denial. N. B. Smith answered…