Colwell v. Weybosset National Bank

This is a bill for instructions. It is brought by the complainant as assignee of George W. Elliott, under an assignment made by Elliott individually, and as surviving partner of the firm of George C. Elliott Son, for the benefit of his individual and the firm creditors, "according as they may be entitled under the rules of law for the settlement of insolvent partnership and individual estates."

The firm was formed in 1870; it was composed of George C. Elliott and his son George W.; it continued to do business until November, 1886, when it was dissolved by the death of George C. It carried on…