Bates v. Bates

The parties to this litigation are brothers, and on May 13, 1921, they entered into a partnership agreement for the purpose of manufacturing and selling vinegar at Fort Smith under the firm name of Ozark Fruit Company. In March, 1929', B. C. Bates, the elder brother, who resided in Little Rock and had conducted in that city an independent business as a manufacturer and dealer in vinegar, brought this suit to dissolve and settle the partnership business with his brother, John D. Bates. The complaint recites numerous advances made to the firm by plaintiff, and judgment therefor was prayed.

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