Mayo v. Pacific Project Consultants, Inc.

Opinion

COUGHLIN, J.

Plaintiff, as executor of the estate of Stanley L. Kelly, deceased, appeals from a judgment on a cross-complaint awarding defendant $8,704.30 upon a breach by Kelly of a Joint Venture Agreement between him and defendant in part performance of which the latter furnished services and advanced money.

The Joint Venture Agreement was evidenced by an instrument in writing dated June 15, 1964, and four subsequent addenda thereto. The purpose of the agreement was the development and improvement of land owned by Kelly. Defendant, among other things, agreed to produce a master plan…