Farquhar v. Farquhar

Before June 26,1896, James Farquhar the plaintiff, Robert Farquhar the defendant, .and their brother John were partners in the business of seedsmen. On that day James and John sold to Robert their interest in the business, not including the good will, on the basis of the whole business being worth $45,000. James and John immediately took measures to open a competing seed store. Between August 3, 1896, and August 7, 1896, negotiations were carried on between James and Robert (John being then in Europe) for the sale by Robert of his business to James and John, or to James alone. James testified…