Dulany v. Elford

Citations

• 29 S.C. 19
• 6 S.E. 855
• 1888 S.C. LEXIS 94

Syllabus

<p>1. Plaintiff sued defendant as a member of a firm which had executed certain notes, and said defendant denied that she was ever such partner. The complaint also asked some equitable relief because of such partnership. Issues were submitted to a jury, who found that this defendant was not a partner, and the Circuit Judge approved this finding. Held, that this finding must stand, and the complaint be dismissed as to this defendant.</p> <p>2. Money paid to the executor and sole legatee of a deceased partner in compromise of deceased’s interest in the firm, cannot be followed as partnership assets.</p>