Thornton v. . Lambeth
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Civil action, tried before Philips, J., at May Term, 1888, of Cumberland Superior Court. This was a civil action in the nature of a bill of equity, to close a partnership between the plaintiff A. G. Thornton and the defendant J. A. Lambeth, and.for an account of partnership dealings. The facts appear in the opinion. Defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtDavis, J.
This action was originally commenced against the defendant Lambeth for the settlement of a partnership account. It was alleged that the plaintiff and defendant were partners, and, among other things, that, with the exception of property of small value, the defendant was in the possession of the partnership assets, and refused to render an account. It was further alleged that he- was insolvent, and judgment was demanded for an account, and, also, that the defendant be enjoined from disposing of the partnership effects, and for the appointment of a receiver.
The defendant answered, admitting…
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