Smith v. Kelley

CLAY, Commissioner.

Appellant brought this suit for a partnership accounting. The Chancellor adjudged no partnership existed and dismissed appellant’s claim. Appellant contends on appeal that the judgment is “erroneous”.

With one exception, there is little dispute about the facts. In 1964 appellees Kelley and Galloway were partners in an accounting business. Appellant left another firm and came to work for them. For three and one-half years appellant drew $1,000 a month, plus $100 a month for travel expenses. At the end of each year he was paid a relatively small additional sum as a bonus out…