Bauduc's Syndics v. Laurent
Supreme Court of Louisiana
APPEAL FROM THE COURT OF THE FIRST DISTRICT. The insolvent and the defendant were partners in the construction and navigation of steam-boats; the latter acting for several years as master and clerk.
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APPEAL FROM THE COURT OF THE FIRST DISTRICT. The insolvent and the defendant were partners in the construction and navigation of steam-boats; the latter acting for several years as master and clerk. During thii mutual advances and disbursements were made, present action was brought to recover from the deft balance which the plaintiff alleged to be due hi: defendant pleaded the general issue ; prayed for a se: of accounts, and judgment for such balance.as sb found to result in his favour. The plaintiff, subsequi put in a plea of prescription to the defendant's claim, for wages as master and…
1Opinion of the Court
Martin,
delivered the opinion of the court.
The petition shows the insolvent and defendant were joint owners of the steam-boat Florida, Which was built and navigated by the defendant, who acted as clerk and master of her till some time in 1829, when she was sold at public auction for $ 11,000, which were deposited in the Bank of Louisiana: that the insolvent had furnished the defendant with all the money necessary for the building of the boat, and the defendant received all the freights and passage money carried during one hundred and six voyages, performed-by the boat, while she was their…
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