Maddox v. Lanier

J. J. & J. E. Maddox filed a petition in the nature of a creditor’s bill against G. M. Lanier, alleging that the defendant was a trader and was indebted to them in the sum of f232.75 upon an open account; that he had failed and refused to pay the same at maturity, notwithstanding demand had been made therefor; that defendant is insolvent; and that “petitioners are unsecured creditors representing one third in. *292amount of the unsecured debt due by defendant.” The prayer of the petition was, that a receiver be appointed, and that petitioners have judgment against the defendant for the amount due…