International Shoe Co. v. Hawkinson

Plaintiff brought this action against Rika Hawkinson and A. L. Hawkinson, individually upon an alleged partnership liability. In its complaint the plaintiff alleged that the Kuhne Shoe Department, a copartnership was indebted to it in the sum of $2,189.38 upon a merchandise account and that the defendants Rika A. Hawkinson and A. L. Hawkinson were members of the copartnership. The separate answer of Rika A. Hawkinson alleged payment of the account in full. The answer of A. L. Hawkinson denied that he was a partner in the Kuhne Shoe Department and also alleged payment of the account. Before…