Welby v. Armstrong

Suit by Welby on promissory notes, and acceptances of said defendants.

Tbe defence sets up, that, prior to the year 1854, said Welby and one N. L. Armstrong were for three years partners in mer*490cantile business; that, in the latter year, said D. L. Armstrong was largely indebted individually, and as a partner; that said Welby desired to dispose of his interest in said mercantile establishment; and to shield the same from the creditors of said D. L. Armstrong, said Welby proposed that the said purchase should be made, and said business carried on, in the name of these defendants; to cover up…