Trees v. Kersey

SCHROEDER, Justice.

This case involves a joint venture agreement between Ronald and Pam Trees (“Treeses”), doing business as United Structures, and Robert and Vicki Kersey (“Kerseys”), doing business as Best Contracting and Best Plumbing, in which the Kerseys would bid projects jointly with the Treeses under the Kerseys’ name, pursuant to an oral agreement to divide all profits equally. The Treeses filed suit alleging, inter alia, breach of the agreement and fraud. Following a court trial, the Trees were awarded damages, punitive damages, costs and fees. The Kerseys appeal this decision.

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