Brooks v. Warner

This action was brought by one joint adventurer against another to recover an amount equal to half of the losses sustained by the venture, plus a small loan and other funds advanced to the defendant against anticipated profits. Defendant appeals from a judgment in favor of plaintiff.

Respondent, at all times here involved, was a painting contractor doing business in Tacoma as the Reliance Painting Company. Appellant Willard M. Warner (hereinafter referred to as appellant) was an experienced painter who lacked the capital and equipment necessary to undertake large jobs by himself. In the early…