Moorhead v. Seymour
City of New York Municipal Court
Action by Silas E. Moorhead against Henry A. Seymour and others to hold defendant David Webster liable as a general partner in the firm of Seymour, Johnson & Co. Tried before the court, a jury being waived. Judgment for plaintiff.
1Opinion of the CourtHascall, J.
The evidence adduced upon the trial shows the following facts: That prior to January 2, 1900, the defendants Seymour and Johnson were partners in business under the firm name of Seymour, Johnson & Co. Needing more capital, Mr. Johnson procured Dr. David Webster, a prominent physician of this borough, to take an interest in their business. Mr; Seymour never saw Dr. Webster more than once, and that was at the office of the firm. All transactions in reference to the copartnership were carried on., as he supposed, by Mr. Johnson. Seymour never had any conversation with Dr. Webster in reference to…
2Cases cited16 opinions
- Van Ingen v. . WhitmanNew York Court of Appeals · 1875
- White v. . EisemanNew York Court of Appeals · 1892
- Linthicum v. CoanCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1886
- Lineweaver v. SlagleCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1886
- Argall v. SmithCourt for the Trial of Impeachments and Correction of Errors · 1846
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