Cole v. Holton

The plaintiff in this suit in equity asks that the defendant Holton, hereinafter called the defendant, account to him for $3,000 paid to the defendant under a partnership agreement, and for moneys due under said agreement.

On April 7, 1926, the plaintiff and defendant made a contract of partnership, in writing, “for the general practice of law,” “to continue indefinitely.” Either partner could terminate the partnership on thirty days’ notice. In accordance with the agreement the plaintiff paid the defendant $3,000. It was agreed that this amount was “to be returned” to Cole by Holton “if the…