Cassedy v. Alland Investments Corp.

Appellant, Marshall R. Cassedy, Jr., challenges a final order denying him damages in an action for accounting. We determine the final order appears to have applied the wrong burden of proof for determining the legitimacy of certain expenditures made by appellees. This error is particularly apparent in light of the lack of any evidence to demonstrate that many of the contested expenditures were made for legitimate business purposes. We, therefore, reverse for the trial court to reconsider its determination based on the correct burden of proof.

I. Facts and Procedural History

Below, appellant…