Mr. Justice BRADLEY delivered the opinion of the court.
The principal question is whether insurance can be effected in the name of a nominal partnership where the business is carried on by and for the use of one of the partners.
Hamilton was a nominal partner, held out to the world as a member of the firm by his own consent, and affected with every liability of a partner — to consignors, creditors, and all persons dealing with the concern. The plaintiffs...
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