Bertolla v. Bill

This case involves a family farming partnership, A Bertolla Sons ("ABS"), which was formed in Baldwin County, in the early 1900's. The partnership assets consist of two farms totalling 1,800 acres; 920 additional acres of timberland; and a portfolio of securities. The fair market value of the partnership assets at the time of trial was estimated as $23-$25 million. In 1996, partner Mary Bertolla Bill and her son, partner Michael Charles Bill, filed this suit against her nephew, partner Andrew A. Bertolla (Andy) and the partnership, for dissolution. We affirm the trial court's holding that the…