Springfield Coca-Cola Bottling Co. v. Beltz

MAUS, Judge.

In an action on account, plaintiff Springfield Coca-Cola Bottling Co. alleged it sold soda products in the amount of $4,117.98 to the defendants, a partnership consisting of Steven Beltz, Charles Beltz and Sally Beltz. Defendants admitted that they had engaged in business in Missouri as a partnership. Defendant Steven Beltz admitted liability. However, Charles Beltz and Sally Beltz claimed to have withdrawn from the partnership prior to the purchase of the soda products. They denied liability on the account. At trial, there was evidence presented from which the jury could find…