¶1The evidence clearly shows that the plaintiffs formed a new copartnership after they filed their petition in bankruptcy; and that the defendant continued in the service of the new firm under the agreement of October 17, 1876, signed by him. The rulings requested by the defendant were immaterial, and misleading. Exceptions overruled.
137 Mass. 75
Freeman v. Griggs
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Decided March 17, 1884
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · decided 1884-03-17
Contract. The case was referred to an auditor, who found the following facts: On October 17, 1876, the defendant, who was in the employ of the plaintiffs as a salesman, signed an agreement as follows: “ In consideration of one dollar, I hereby agree to stand and pay to Knowles Freeman & Co. one half the loss over and above ten dollars on all bills trusted by me since above date.
Decided 1884-03-17