Stevenson

FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Plaintiff Dean Stevenson is in the business of designing custom homes. Defendant Glenn Dougherty is a general contractor in the business of constructing homes. The two met in 1989 and worked together on various home construction projects thereafter. We note that, after first introduction, the parties will sometimes be referred to herein by their first names for the sake of simplicity and clarity. In 2001, Dean and Glenn entered into an oral partnership agreement with Wayne Jensen and his son Matt Jensen for the development of homes (the Jensen partnership). Under this agreement, Dean would design the homes and get necessary government approvals, Wayne would provide financing for the project, Glenn and Matt would build the homes, and the four would share profits evenly. However, before the purchase of any property for development, Glenn and Wayne had a falling out and the partnership dissolved. Dean and Glenn then decided to proceed with the plan without the Jensens. Prior to November 17, 2003, Dean and his wife, plaintiff Terina Stevenson, (hereafter collectively the Stevensons) entered into an oral partnership agreement with Glenn and his wife, defendant…