Hageman v. Vander Vorste

FOSHEIM, Retired Justice.

The trial court determined that plaintiff (appellant) was entitled to recover $9,333.03 from defendant, as a result of their purchase and sale of livestock as partners or joint venturers. The trial court also awarded costs but refused to award appellant prejudgment interest on his recovery and he appeals. We reverse.

From 1976 to 1978 the parties were involved in numerous “cattle deals” in which they bought and resold cattle together. Defendant’s wife did the bookkeeping for them. In 1979 the parties attempted to have an accountant audit their transactions. This audit…