Fry v. Ashley

On February 14, 1959, plaintiff and defendant entered into a written partnership agreement for the operation of an automobile body repair and garage business in Woodburn, Oregon, known as Ashley’s Safety Service, in which they were to be equal owners. For approximately five years prior to that time Ashley had operated the same business as sole proprietor.

In October, 1959, plaintiff instituted this suit, wherein he sought a dissolution of the partnership, an accounting and the appointment of a receiver. Otto J. Halter was appointed as receiver on December 29,1959, and subsequently, pursuant to…