Indiana Supreme Court April 1, 1897, No. 18,099 (Simmons Hardware Co. v. Thomas)

Howard, J.

The appellees, William Thomas and Jeremiah S. Grist, were partners, under the firm name of Thomas & Grist, and as such engaged in the retail furniture business. On December 19, 1894, the partners were owing the appellants, firm • creditors, for goods purchased, about $4,000. At the same date they were individually indebted to the remaining appellees, in various sums, aggregating $7,955.