Mallory v. Hanaur Oil Works

This is an action of unlawful de-tainer, brought by the Iianaur Oil Works, a corporation created under the General Incorporation Act of 1875, and engaged in the manufacture of cotton seed oil at Memphis, Tenn.

The facts which raise the question to be determined are these: In July, 1884, a contract was entered into by and between four corporations engaged in manufacturing cotton seed oil at Memphis for the formation of what is designated in the agreement as a “ combination syndicate ” and “partnership.” The contracting mills agreed to select a committee, composed of representatives from each…