Chase v. Vaughan

Vaughan & Brown were partners, when the plaintiff’s claim accrued, and were jointly sued, but Brown *413having become a certified bankrupt, the suit was discontinued as to him.

The defence is placed upon the ground, that the plaintiffs have released Vaughan, and agreed to look to Brown individually for their claim.

Brown & Vaughan dissolved partnership soon after they became indebted to the plaintiffs, and it was agreed between them, that Brown should take the effects of the firm and pay their debts. The fact, and terms of the dissolution were communicated to the plaintiffs by Brown, who asked them…