Ferguson v. Jeanes

John F. Jeanes appeals a judgment rescinding his partnership agreement with Nancy Ferguson and quieting title to certain real property in Ferguson's name. We hold that rescission of a partnership agreement is a proper remedy where the partnership is created through undue influence, and we, therefore, affirm the trial court.

Nancy Ferguson filed a complaint against John F. Jeanes seeking to quiet title to certain real property commonly known as the Kirkview Apartments. Jeanes cross-complained for an accounting, claiming a partnership and one-half interest in the property. At a bench trial, the…