Veith v. Ress

William Veith and Nicholas Ress were retail grocers doing business in the city of Lincoln under the firm name of Veith & Ress. The business had not prospered, and on December 4, 1895, the partnership being insolvent, an action was instituted by Veith against Ress to obtain a dissolution, an accounting and a distribution of assets among creditors. The defendant waived notice and appeared voluntarily. By consent of the parties, Henry Schaal was appointed receiver and entered upon the execution of his trust. He received and adjusted the claims of creditors, and, in due time, made a report of his…