Drake v. Hodgson

Finch, J.:

Whether the complaint states facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action, and the defenses contained in the answer and supplemental answer are sufficient in law, are the questions presented by this appeal. The facts, in so far as necessary to call attention to the questions involved, are briefly as follows: The complaint alleges that while the four defendants were copartners in the stock brokerage business, the plaintiff deposited with them securities as collateral in connection with the purchase and sale of stock; that as the account stood on December 31, 1911, the plaintiff…