Hirschfeld v. Hirschfeld

Philip Hirschfeld and Joseph Hirschfeld are brothers. .They owned real estate in common and they owned personal property, a part of which was devoted to the business in which they were engaged. Two bills were filed seeking in the aggregate partition, division, and accounting. The causes were consolidated. Toward the close of proof Judge Mandell suggested to the litigants, men of mature business experience, and to their counsel, also experienced and reputable' as well, the advisability of settlement. Accordingly, the brothers and their respective counsel met in the office of counsel for…