Supreme Court of Louisiana May 15, 1860 (Doane v. R. L. Adams & Co.)

Merrick, O. J.

“ The history of this controversy is as follows : “ On the 18th of May, 1859, the intervenor, E. Blessy, and J. W. Boyle, purchased on joint account, and for speculation, 175 bales of India bagging, with the understanding that they should share equally the profits or losses which might result from the sale thereof. The bagging was paid for by E.