Knighton v. Beckham

GLADNEY, Judge.

William J. Knighton brought this suit against Ben Beckham, Jr. to recover one-fourth (14) of defendant’s share of profits obtained from the promotion and operation of a television station in Shreveport, Louisiana. The claim is presented on the basis that plaintiff participated in a joint venture as a silent partner of the defendant. It is asserted that a verbal contract was entered into under which Knighton would be “carried” by Beckham for one fourth of the latter’s interest in the undertaking. Alternative relief is sought on a quantum meruit basis. The trial court, after…