Trust Co. v. Sedgwick
Supreme Court of the United States
Appeal from the Circuit Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Swayne
Prior .to the 1st of December, 1865, a copartnership existed in the city of New York, under the name of J. K. & E. B. Place. They were dealers in groceries. The members of the firm were James K. Place, Ephraim B. Place, and James D. Sparkman. The latter was a special partner. Under the law of New York, such partners can put a limited sum at risk, and are liable for nothing beyond it. At the date mentioned, this copartnership was dissolved. E. B. Place retired, and a new firm was formed, under the name of J. K. Place & Co. The members were James D. Sparkman and James K. Place. By the terms of…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Phipps v. SedgwickSupreme Court of the United States · 1877
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