Conover v. Jackson

OPINION

NYE, Chief Justice.

Appellee, Abel A. Jackson, sued appellant, Jerry Conover, alleging that appellant had failed to pay him more than $50,000.00 due under a written agreement dissolving the partnership of the two men. Appellant Conover urged several affirmative defenses to this agreement at trial and asserted a counterclaim for money due, but the jury found favorably to plaintiff (appellee) on all issues.

Appellant challenges the factual sufficiency of the evidence to support the jury’s findings on four special issues. He also challenges the actions of the trial court in refusing to…