Henderson v. Reeves

Reeves and McLain sued Zenas Henderson and Dewit G. Stephens, surviving partners, in debt. The declaration sets forth, among other things, two promissory notes alleged to be executed by the defendants and their deceased partner, William A. Henderson, in the name and style of the firm of D. C. Stephens and Co. A return of “not found” was suggested as to Stephens. Zenas Henderson pleaded the general issue, verified by affidavit. The death of McLain, after the commencement of the suit was suggested upon the record, and his co-plaintiff Reeves entered the similiter to the general issue. Verdict…