Carney v. Havens
Supreme Court of Kansas
Error from, Leavenworth Eistriot Court. Action brought by 'Havens, as administrator of the estate of Elijah C. Stevens, deceased, against Thomas Carney and Thomas C. Stevens, as partners, for work and labor done by the decedent, and for moneys by him deposited with the defendants. Trial at the September Term, 1875, of the district court, and judgment for the plaintiff. Carney brings the ease to this court. The facts appear in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the court was delivered by
Brewer, J.:
This was an action by Havens, as administrator of the estate of Elijah C. Stevens, deceased, against Thomas Carney and Thomas C. Stevens, as partners. The petition contained two causes of action — the first, for work and labor done by the deceased; the second, for moneys deposited by him. Stevens made default, but Carney filed an answer and contested the action, and, judgment having been rendered against him, now brings the case here. By consent, the cause was referred to a referee, to report on all the issues of fact and law. The referee…
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