Heckman and Shell v. Wilson

This is an action by plaintiff Heckman and Shell, a partnership, against Frederick Wilson, defendant, arising out of a cattle raising venture agreement. The cause was tried by the district court of Gallatin County, the Hon. Jack D. Shanstrom presiding, without a jury. From a judgment in favor of defendant the plaintiff appeals.

Don Heckman, Vern Heckman, and Clarence P. Shell comprise a partnership, plaintiff herein, that manages cattle ranches in Idaho, Nevada and Montana. Defendant Frederick Wilson is a Spokane realtor who has periodically invested in cattle raising operations.

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