Baker v. Pratt

Opinion

OCHOA, J. *

This is an appeal of a judgment stemming from six consolidated lawsuits involving Robert A. Baker (respondent or cross-appellant herein), Charles A. Pratt (appellant herein), and several corporate entities with which they were involved. From 1963 to 1972, respondent and appellant operated a pipeline construction business, West Coast Construction Co., Inc. They were employed full-time by the company and were the sole shareholders with appellant owning approximately 51 percent of the stock and respondent the remaining 49 percent. Respondent and appellant also each owned 50…