Wilhelm Grotrian, son of Friedrich Grotrian and the heir to his share in C.F. Theodor Steinweg’s business, files a court complaint, claiming C.F. Theodor Steinweg insolvent. (During the subsequent court proceedings it will become clear that C.F. Theodor Steinweg has no means to pay what he owes: only the interest accrued on his debt is equal his best annual profit multiplied by three, and his business capital is reduced by 25%. The judge will rule to give C.F. Theodor Steinweg 15 years to pay his debt to Wilhelm Grotrian. C.F. Theodor Steinweg won’t inform his family in New York about his legal troubles.)