Hansel v. Hansel

BROSKY, Judge:

This appeal concerns an action brought in equity seeking an accounting of certain partnership interests. Appellant is the son of Robert F. Hansel, Sr., deceased. In January, 1946, Robert F. Hansel, Sr. and his brother, Stephen, formed two partnerships: S. R. Hansel Coal Mining Company and S. R. Hansel Farms. A written agreement termed “Partnership Agreement” was signed by Robert and Stephen Hansel March 27, 1948. Clause (10), entitled “Termination by Death,” states that upon the death of either party, the surviving partner shall have the option to purchase the deceased party’s…