O'BRYAN v. Bickett

CULLEN, Commissioner.

James and Edmond Bickett (brothers) brought this action against William M. O’Bryan, individually, alleging that he had purchased a tract of timberland for his own account in violation of a partnership or joint adventure agreement under which the land was to be acquired jointly, with the Bicketts paying for and owning a one-half interest. Subsequently “William M. O’Bryan, Trustee” was made a party, it having appeared that title to the land had been taken in that name. Judgment was entered, after a jury trial of certain issues of fact, adjudging that the Bicketts were…