Hayward's v. Nelson

VALLÉE, J.

Appeal by defendant Forte from a joint judgment against Mm and defendant Nelson for $5,592.07 in an action to recover the balance due for labor and materials furmshed and supplied by plaintiff.

Plaintiff, a corporation, brought the action against Forte and Nelson individually, as copartners, and as joint venturers. Nelson defaulted and judgment was entered against him. Forte answered, denying liability. The court found that Forte and Nelson became indebted to plaintiff as joint venturers.

In April 1952 Nelson told Forte about a lot that was to be sold for about $25,000 ■ that he could…