Comstock v. McDonald
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Wayne; Carpenter,. J. Bill by Andrew W. Comstock and William B. Com-stock, surviving partners of the firm of Comstock Brothers, against George R. McDonald, administrator of the estate of Joseph B. Comstock, deceased, and others, for an accounting. From the decree rendered, complainants appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtHooker, J.
The complainants and a brother were co-partners in a lumber business, the latter having a ninth interest. The copartnership was dissolved by the death of-the brother, and the bill in this cause was filed by the surviving partners for an accounting and some other relief *490unnecessary to further mention. During the pendency of the cause, one Ryan sought to purchase certain timber limits in Canada belonging to the firm, and had negotiations whereby it was ascertained and agreed that the complainants would consent to an option upon said property for $500,000 if the widow and administrator of the…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Comstock v. McDonaldMichigan Supreme Court · 1901
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