Mack v. Woodruff

It appears that Uziah Mack and Firman Mack were brothers and partners in business. Firman Mack held one-third, and Uziah two-thirds, of the interest in the firm. Firman died before the expiration of the time limited for the continuance of the partnership, and his individual estate has proved to be insolvent; but the partnership was solvent, and its debts and liabilities seem to have been paid. According to the articles of partnership, on Firman’s death, Uziah became the owner of the property of the firm, and proceeded to wind up its affairs.

The administrator of Firman’s estate cited Uziah to…