Rosillo v. Winters

In this partnership controversy, we consider whether the allegations of the bill of complaint are sufficient to withstand demurrer and, if so, whether certain orders crucial to the regularity of the proceeding are void because entered in violation of the Rules of Court.

In March 1983, appellees Lawrence J. Winters and Ann M. Winters filed a bill of complaint against appellant Ronald H. Rosillo, alleging that the trio were partners under a partnership agreement. The plaintiffs asked the court below to require defendant to contribute certain sums to the partnership or, in the alternative, to…