McKinney v. Pierce

On the 10th of May, 1847, McKinney and Pierce entered into a written contract, for the purpose of selling goods and merchandise, which reads as follows:

“Articles of agreement made and entered into by and between Henry Pierce of Grant county, and Daniel Robertson McKinney of Wabash county, both of the state of Indiana. The said Pierce agrees to furnish said McKinney with a common stock of goods or merchandise, delivered in Wabash county, Indiana. The said McKinney, on Ms part, agrees to furnish himself as a hand to take charge of the stock of goods, keep all books and accounts, sell and buy to…