Mitchell v. Murphy
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from First Judicial District Court, Parish of Caddo; E. W. Sutherlin, Judge. Action by W. M. Mitchell against James Murphy. Judgment for defendant, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtSommerville, J.
Plaintiff and defendant entered into a verbal contract of partnership for an indefinite time, and there is a disagreement between them as to the terms thereof and as to the date of dissolution. Neither party was to furnish any money to the partnership stock. Plaintiff was to lend his credit to the firm for obtaining supplies, and defendant was to furnish the skill and labor to carry on the work. They engaged in the business of drilling oil wells, and the drilling rig with which they were to operate was bought on credit, and was subsequently paid for by the firm.
Plaintiff has filed two suits…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Mitchell v. MurphySupreme Court of Louisiana · 1913
- Mitchell v. MurphySupreme Court of Louisiana · 1913
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