Davis v. Davis

Robert Davis brought suit for the dissolution of a partnership and equal distribution of its assets. The defendant, James Davis (who is no relation to Robert), contended that the association was a limited partnership and that Robert was entitled only to the return of his original investment, his undistributed share of profits, and interest thereon. Prom a decree in favor of Robert, James appeals.

The trial court, in a carefully considered written opinion, reviewed the evidence and found that while the parties, or at least James, at the inception of their association may have intended to form a…