Smith v. Smith

The appellant contends that this case is controlled by the decision in Brill v. Salzwedel (1940), 235 Wis. 551, 292 N. W. 908. There the plaintiff sought an accounting from the defendant under a partnership contract whereby it was agreed that the defendant would operate a tavern in his name, both parties making the necessary original investment. The court said (p. 558) :

“A partnership may be granted a license to operate a tavern and sell intoxicating liquors provided the names of the partners are disclosed in both the application for and in the license granted. But it may not, as in the…