Conley v. Echoles

Plaintiff and defendant, desirous of engaging in a combination liquor and grocery store business venture on a partnership basis, executed two written agreements: (1) a preliminary agreement which stated that the plaintiff would pay the sum of $2,500 to the defendant for the privilege of becoming a partner of the defendant; and (2) articles of partnership. The instant action sought a partnership dissolution and “other and further relief.” After a non jury trial the court found that the partnership never materialized and there had been a failure of consideration and entered judgment in favor of…