Petition #21684334

Abstract

In 1841, William Roberts signed an agreement with Harold Goodwin to cut pine wood on Goodwin's land for steamboats. Roberts agreed to pay Goodwin fifty cents per cord, to "hire diverse negroes," to provide horses, mules, oxen, carts, wagons, and other "necessary implements," and to supervise some of Goodwin's slaves. The partnership lasted more than a year until Goodwin abruptly broke it off, refusing to allow Roberts to continue cutting wood, or even remove the cords already cut. Goodwin has now instituted a suit, in the name of himself and William B. Gray, against Roberts concerning the original partnership agreement, although "the said judgment was & is entirely for the benefit of the said Goodwin, and the said Gray has no interest therein." Because of that suit, "Roberts was compelled to give a forthcoming bond, with your orator William Dobson as security ... Goodwin intends to issue execution against your orators on the forthcoming bond immediately, and to enforce payment thereof." The petitioners believe that Goodwin is nearly bankrupt and plans to use the bond money to aid his financial recovery. Therefore, Roberts and Dobson pray that Goodwin and Gray be made parties to this bill and that they be enjoined from further pursuing their suit.

Result: Granted.

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Repository: Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia

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