Lauterjung v. Johnson

This case concerns the interpretation and effect of a partnership dissolution agreement entered into by appellant and respondent. Appellant brought this action to recover damages alleged to have been due him under the partnership dissolution agreement. Respondent counterclaimed for the sum of $2,000.

The District Court entered judgment in favor of respondent for the sum of $2,000 on the grounds that the agreement was ambiguous and that the ambiguity should be construed against the appellant in light of the fact that he prepared the agreement.

The District Court found that the damages claimed by…