Baich v. Campbell

OPINION

VOSS, Presiding Judge.

The primary issue we address is whether a representation that defendants/appellees, Glen Campbell and Darrell Chapman (investors), were partners with produce buyer Joe Ali (buyer) was made in a public manner within the meaning of A.R.S. § 29-216(A), thereby creating a partnership by estoppel. We agree with the trial court that the representation was not made in a public manner, and accordingly, affirm.

FACTS

Plaintiff Boris Baich and investors separately entered into agreements with buyer wherein buyer would purchase produce *198from Mexican farmers to sell to Arizona…