Hunt v. Hunt

Backes, V. C.

The relief sought is three-fold: For an accounting of moneys received upon trust; for a partnership accounting, and for a restoration of the title to land.

The suit is by Williams A. Hunt, dull and, to all appearances, subnormal, against his brother, Frederick M. Hunt. The limit of Williams’ capacity is that of a hostler; he knows horses, and little else. Business experience he has none. Although possessed of an inheritance, he has never made a bank deposit or drawn a check; others did it for him, and had to. Fred is shrewd and unscrupulous. By inclination be is a horse trader; by…