Thomas Jones asks the court to compel George Brownlee to account with him for proceeds derived from a blacksmith shop the pair operated. The men formed a co-partnership in 1815 intended to last for one year. Jones provided the tools, iron, steel, and a "Negroe man to assist the said copartnership," while Brownlee was responsible for the bookkeeping and part of the labor. Before a year elapsed, Brownlee "abruptly broak off from said copartnership, retained the profits that were due them jointly, and never accounted with Jones for the income. Jones seeks the court's intervention in procuring an equitable settlement.
Result: Granted pro confesso.
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