Wathen v. Brown

Opinion by

Montgomery, J.,

This case began as an assumpsit action brought upon an oral agreement. The suit resulted in a verdict in the amount of $3,000 and the appeal was taken after the court below refused motions for a new trial and judgment n.o.v.

On May 28, 1957, appellee, John B. Wathen, and appellant, Alfred G.~ Brown,- entered into an oral contract of partnership for the purpose of merchandising a sign to be used in service stations and garages. Before entering into the agreement appellee had expended approximately $7,300 for' the initial inventory order and was looking for additional…