Hooper v. Barranti

OGDEN, J. pro tem.

Fred E. Hooper was the sole owner and operator of an on-sale retail liquor tavern business under a license issued in his name. He entered into a verbal agreement, confirmed shortly thereafter by a written agreement, of association with Joseph P. Barranti whereby they agreed to become equal partners in the operation of the business. Barranti agreed to pay to Hooper the sum of $1,500 for a one-half interest in the business at the rate of $100 per month. It was agreed that the on-sale liquor license, under which the business had been operated by Hooper and under which it was to…