Wilson v. Marlow

This was an action of covenant, brought to the Cook circuit court by Edmund O. Marlow, against Thomas Wilson and William D. St. Clair, with whom was joined Richard C. Bingley.

The instrument of writing on which the action was brought, is as follows:

“ Whereas, Edmund O. Marlow, of Chicago, Illinois, has this day assigned to us all his interest in the letters patent of the United States, numbered 104,321, issued June 14, 1870, to Joseph Johnston and E. O. Marlow. Therefore, we, in consideration thereof, hereby agree to allow, said E. O. Mar-low an interest in that part of our business which…