Schenk v. Lewis

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Cothran.

Action by Leo Schenk and G. H. Baum, as surviving partners of the firm of L. Schenk & Co., composed of Leo Schenk, G. H. Baum, and C. R. Lewis, against the heirs at law of C. R. Lewis, deceased, and the administrator of his estate, for an accounting and settlement of the partnership affairs. C. R. Lewis died in November, 1914, and the action was commenced in May, 1916.

At some time prior to March 1, 1917 (the exact date not appearing in the record for appeal), the case was referred to I. C. Hough, Esq., as Special Master, to decide…