Geroy v. Upper

The plaintiff, Lyle J. Geroy, and the defendant, W. J. Upper, on August 30, 1946, became associated as copartners for the purpose of engaging in the business of sawmilling, at Union, Oregon, under the assumed business name of Cove Pine Mills. The venture was not successful. The partners were apparently incompatible, and the business does not seem to have been sufficiently financed. The mill, after operating for a brief period, was shut down on October 9, 1946. There being no partnership funds available, Mr. Upper met the payroll on that occasion out of his own pocket. On November 9, 1946, Mr.…