Eastin v. Roberts, Carpenter & Co.

THE COURT.

The above action was commenced by Dorothy D. Eastin against defendants George D. Roberts, H. R. Plate and Lewis G. Carpenter, who were copartners doing business under the name of Roberts, Carpenter & Co., to recover on a promissory note executed to her by the firm. Defendant Roberts answered separately, alleging his adjudication as a bankrupt. Defendant Carpenter by his answer alleged various defenses, and therewith filed a pleading, which he designated as cross-complaint, against Howard G. Park and others. Therein it was alleged that Park and the other cross-defendants named had…