Miers v. Brouse

Petitioner filed this suit against respondent on September 20, 1950, alleging that prior thereto the parties were acting as partners or engaged in a joint venture. The business of the alleged partnership involved the development and sale of certain lands situated in Dallas County, Texas. Petitioner alleged that the partnership began in 1943; that pursuant to contract and agreement with certain landowners, petitioner and respondent began improving the land, subdividing it into lots and entering into sales contracts with third parties as purchasers. Petitioner alleged that as the result of such…