Kemp v. Murray

OAKS, Justice:

This is an action by a participant in a joint venture, referred to here as a part nership, 1 to recover damages suffered when defendants thwarted the purchase and development of property by the partnership. Neither the partnership nor plaintiffs partner was named as a party. The trial court dismissed the action, holding that plaintiff had failed to join an indispensable party. Utah R.Civ.P. 19(a). We affirm. 2

In early 1978, plaintiff discovered a parcel of real property in Washington County, Utah, that he believed had excellent potential for development. After ascertaining that…