Lamson v. Fowler

For the consideration of the law of this case only a very brief statement of facts is necessary. The appellants are holders of full paid stock in a corporation of the State of Kansas—The Cherokee Brilliant Coal and Mining Company. The appellees are judgment creditors, by Illinois judgments, of the company, with executions returned nulla Iona, before this suit was begun. As to corporations of the class of this coal company, the constitution of the State of Kansas provides:

“ Dues from corporations shall be secured by individual liability of stockholders to an additional amount equal to the…