Thompson v. Levereau

FOX, J. pro tem.

For some years prior to March 24, 1935, Charles and Louis Thompson, who were brothers, operated in the city of Los Angeles a business known as the United States Burglar Alarm Company. On that date Charles died. On April 18, 1935, Louis, Marie Thompson, the widow of Charles, and Anna Belle Thompson Levereau, sister of Louis, entered into a partnership agreement for the purpose of conducting the said burglar alarm business. It was agreed that Marie had a 50 per cent interest in the business and that Louis and Mrs. Levereau each had a 25 per cent interest. The partnership…