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Mason v. Tipton

Supreme Court of California
Jul 1, 1854
4 Cal. 276 (Cal. 1854)

Opinion

         Appeal from the Eleventh Judicial District.

         Mason sued Tipton, Hatfield and Sims, and alleged that he had, in May, 1852, formed a partnership with Tipton and contributed $ 2,683 in merchandise, being one-half of capital; that in July, 1852, Tipton ended the partnership, took forcible possession of the effects, and retained all the profits; that in August, 1852, Tipton sold out all the partnership effects to Hatfield and Sims, for $ 3,000, consisting of store-house, merchandise and rancho; that Hatfield and Sims appropriated the same, contrary to the wish of Mason, and refused to recognise his right, and had notice, at the time, of the sale to them, of Mason's interest in said effects.

         A verdict was rendered in favor of the plaintiff, against all the defendants, for $ 1,978, and judgment being entered accordingly, they appealed.

         COUNSEL:

         Crockett, Page & Tevis, for Appellants.

          Wallace & Ryland, for Respondents.


         JUDGES: Mr. J. Heydenfeldt delivered the opinion of the Court. Mr. Ch. J. Murray concurred.

         OPINION

          HEYDENFELDT, Judge

         There are no allegations in the bill of complaint which show any liability on the part of the defendants Hatfield and Sims, and the relief sought against the remaining defendant is not legitimate,

         The judgment is reversed, and the cause remanded. The bill, as against Hatfield and Sims, is ordered to be dismissed with costs, and the complainant, if he chooses, may have leave to amend his bill, so as to seek an account, and dissolution of partnership against defendant Tipton.


Summaries of

Mason v. Tipton

Supreme Court of California
Jul 1, 1854
4 Cal. 276 (Cal. 1854)
Case details for

Mason v. Tipton

Case Details

Full title:LEWIS MASON, Respondent, v. TIPTON, HATFIELD and SIMS

Court:Supreme Court of California

Date published: Jul 1, 1854

Citations

4 Cal. 276 (Cal. 1854)

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