Simoni

Plaintiff, as administratrix of the estate of Alfred Simoni, deceased, brought this action for a dissolution and an accounting of a partnership between her deceased husband and his brother. Plaintiff recovered a judgment in the sum of $4,500 against defendant, Laz Simoni, who has appealed.

The Simoni brothers entered into a written partnership agreement dated January 1, 1949, by which they agreed to farm certain leased land in Kern County, and to share equally in the profits and losses resulting therefrom. The farming partnership terminated upon the death of Alfred July 14, 1957. Plaintiff, his wife, was appointed administratrix of his estate, but being inexperienced in farming she permitted Laz to take possession of the partnership property pending dissolution. By April 24, 1958, Laz had paid and discharged all partnership liabilities. The parties then divided the partnership assets, consisting mostly of equipment and farm leases, and began separate farming operations. Apparently plaintiff became dissatisfied with the distribution of assets, and filed this action for a dissolution of partnership and an accounting. Shortly before the time for trial the parties made a second…