Laroia v. Reuben

Plaintiff Davinder Laroia appeals from a judgment of the circuit court finding that no partnership arrangement existed between plaintiff and defendants. On appeal he contends that such decision was contrary to the law and the manifest weight of the evidence. We reverse.

Pertinent to our disposition are the following. Defendant Paul Reuben had been engaged in solo practice as a dentist for many years. Plaintiff had graduated from dental school in 1976 and secured advanced training in children’s dentistry. In January 1977 plaintiff was hired by defendant to assist him in his practice. Initially,…