Smith v. Smith

In November 1947 appellant and appellee (brothers) made an oral agreement to improve, manufacture and market a power lawn mower which was later sold under the trade name of “Snappin Turtle”. They organized the Whirler-Glide Mower Company for this purpose. The oral agreement was later reduced to writing under which the parties operated their business till December 31, 19S0 when it was dissolved. Appellant agreed to furnish “capital”, tools, plant and manage the financial affairs of the company. Appellee agreed to furnish his patents for a lawn mower he was working on and serve as chief…