Coltrane v. Gill

Hatcher, Judge:

This case is here on the appeal of Michael P. Gill and John L. Gill from a decree rendered by the Circuit Court of Harrison County.

In October of 1921, Joseph N. Coltrane, his son, E. Glenn Coltrane and his son-in-law, Michael P. Gill formed a partnership for the purpose of conducting a general retail store at Lumberport, West Virginia. The partnership existed un der an oral contract until January 22nd, when it was reduced to writing. The salient points of tbe written contract are that the partners each contributed $750.00 to the partnership funds and were equal partners in the…