Brocato v. Brocato

Frank V. Brocato and his brother, Joseph C. Brocato, as partners, operated a restaurant business under the name of "GG's in the Park." Joseph died February 6, 1972, leaving surviving his widow, Lelia G. Brocato, and Joseph C. Brocato, Jr., his only child. The partnership agreement between Frank and Joseph Brocato provided that the partnership would be dissolved upon the death of either partner, but would not terminate upon the death of either as long as a Small Business Administration loan was outstanding against the partnership.

After Joseph died, Frank initiated this proceeding against Lelia…