Johnston v. Brown

Bell, Judge:

This case arises from the failure of the parties to form a partnership for the practice of dentistry. Kevin R. Johnston, a recent dental school graduate, worked in the established dental practice of Alec E. Brown from 1978 to 1982 when he left to develop his own practice because the parties were unable to come to terms on a partnership agreement. Johnston then sued Brown for damages for unlawful detention of his dental equipment and patient records and in quantum meruit to recover the value of services rendered to Brown from 1980 to 1982. The jury returned a verdict for Johnston…