Polk v. Johnson
Indiana Supreme Court
From Johnson Circuit Court; Vinson Carter, Special Judge. Grafton Johnson filed his final report as receiver of the property of James T. Polk and the latter filed exceptions thereto. From an order of court sustaining a motion to strike out the exceptions, James T. Polk appeals. Appealed from Appellate Court, under clause 3, §1337j Burns 1901.
1Opinion of the Court
Hadley, O. J.
Appellant James T. Polk conducted a large canning and dairy business at the town of Greenwood. His affairs became greatly involved, and he probably insolvent. Tingle, a creditor for a small amount, brought an action in the Johnson Circuit Court for judgment on an account, and for the appointment of a receiver. Polk answered, admitting the averment's of the complaint, and confessing that a receiver ought to be appointed. Whereupon the court appointed appellee Grafton Johnson as such receiver, who qualified and entered upon the discharge of his duties. In his amended final report…
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