Stoner v. Bellows

Because of the tremendous pressure of other cases ánd because of the fact that I already have several cases under advisement, I think it much better to give my opinion from the bench at this time rather than to take this matter under advisement, and then write an opinion at a.time when all the evidence and exhibits are not as fresh in my mind as they are at this moment.

This case illustrates the pitfalls open to friends going into business. When two strangers go into business, you usually have each one requiring formal contracts, formal statements, formal deposits, and everything of the kind; *175b…