Succession of Tilghman

This action was instituted to obtain the settlement of a particular partnership, formed in October, 1837, between Wm. Barnes and the deceased, Hardin L. Tilghman, for the purpose of carrying on the business of storage, draying, and cotton-pressing. Barnes claims $3,721 39, as a balance due him by the deceased, for debts of the firm he has paid since its dissolution, and for services he rendered to the partnership in performing duties assigned by the articles of copartnership to Hardin L. Tilghman, but which the deceased always neglected to perform. The answer denies the indebtedness of the…