Engelke v. Crawford

PHILLIPS, Chief Justice.

This is a case involving the interpretation of a contract which was partly oral and partly written. The written part, relied on by appellant, was introduced into evidence. It provided that the parties entered into a partnership or joint venture to operate a store, “The Front Porch.” The parties were to share equally in the profits. Pursuant to the contract, appellant constructed the building to house the store, and appellee furnished the land. The written contract further provided that: “To further clarify any problems that may arise in case of the failure of said…