Carlson v. Johnson

Action for a partnership accounting. In his answer defendant claims that he is entitled to be credited with an interest in the 99-year lease of the premises, known as 316 Hennepin avenue, where the business was conducted. The trial court allowed such credit. Plaintiff asked for amended findings which were refused. He then moved for a new trial and from an order denying the same, this appeal was taken.

The only question raised on this appeal is whether the evidence is sufficient to take the case out of the statute of frauds and sustain the finding that defendant was the owner of and entitled to…