Hyta v. Finley

ON THE BRIEFS

This is an action on the dissolution of a partnership. Chris Hyta (Hyta) seeks damages in the dissolution, winding up, accounting and termination of an alleged partnership with Lloyd Finley (Finley).

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FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Hyta received an inheritance in 1984 which he wanted to invest. Finley, who was an acquaintance, was the sole owner of the Kopper Keg in Kellogg. Hyta and Finley signed an agreement whereby Finley agreed to sell Hyta a “one-half interest” in the Kopper Keg for $50,000. An attorney drafted the agreement, although both Hyta and Finley say that the attorney did not…