Crowley, Milner & Co. v. MacOmb Circuit Judge

Differences arose among the directors of Crowley, Milner Company of Detroit after the death of Mr. Milner. Before that event the corporation was controlled by the deceased and the Crowleys. Mr. Emery, general manager of the company, purchased the Milner interest from his estate, and these shares, together with his own, gave him the control of the corporation. The question then arose in what capacity did Mr. Emery purchase the Milner shares? This led to much controversy. The respective contentions of the parties did not yield to compromise, and a bill was filed by the Crowleys praying, among…