Morey v. Grant

The bill in this case was filed for tñe purpose of winding up the affairs of a co-partnership which was alleged to exist between the parties for the purpose of keeping a hotel in a building known as the Barnard House. The bill prayed for an accounting and a receiver. The defendant answered to the merits and proofs were taken.

It was not disputed that a partnership had existed between the parties, but the defendant claimed that complainant had voluntarily taken himself out of the business. On both sides it was agreed that defendant was in possession of the Barnard House while the suit was in…