Hoppen v. Powell

MATHERNE, Judge.

This lawsuit involves the dissolution of the partnership, Packaging Services, engaged in selling packaging materials.

In July 1977, the plaintiff and the defendant entered into a verbal partnership agreement whereby the defendant, Powell, was to work full-time at the partnership business at a salary of $2,000 per month and the plaintiff, Hoppen, was to work part-time at a salary of $300 per month. After payment of all expenses the net proceeds were to be divided 50% to each partner.

Powell quit his job and devoted full time to the partnership business. Hoppen continued his…