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136 Mass. 143

Richardson v. Taylor

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

Decided November 22, 1883

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · decided 1883-11-22

Bill in equity, against John W. Taylor, Charles H. Taylor, and William E. Taylor. The case was referred to a master, who found among others the following facts, which are all that are material to the point decided: In October, 1872, a copartnership was formed between the plaintiff and the defendants Charles H. Taylor and William E. Taylor, for the purpose of carrying on the express business.

Cited by 1 later decisions — most recently May 1906

1 state decisions

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Decided 1883-11-22

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By the Court.

¶1Without considering whether the defendant John W. Taylor is properly joined in this suit, we are of opinion that the master’s report shows 'no ground upon which he can be held liable in any form of action. He examined the books of the old firm, acting as agent of all parties. The master finds that, in doing this, he acted honestly and in good faith. There is no evidence to show that he agreed to guarantee the accuracy of the result of his examination, and there is no evidence of false representations or of fraud or negligence by him which would render him liable to the plaintiff.

¶2Decree affirmed.

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