Penner v. Denike

October 9, 1935, plaintiff and defendant were copartners in the operation of the DeNike Sanitarium in Detroit. Either on February 15th or March 4, 1936, appellee and one Dr. Piorkowski agreed between themselves to become copartners in the DeNike Sanitarium. Dr. Piorkowski was to pay $2,500 for a one-half interest theréin. This agreement was made upon the expectation and belief upon the part of the appellee that he could acquire the one-half interest in the sanitarium business owned by appellant. On March 6, 1936, Dr. Piorkowski paid to appellee $2,500 for a one-half interest in the business…