Assignment task: Read Case 16.1, Byker v, Manners, on pages 384-385.
Q1. What type of relationship did Mr. Byker and Mr. Mannes have?
Q2. What does the court say about the type of intent the parties must have for a partnership?
Q3. What primary lesson do you take away from the Court's finding of responsibilities on both Mr. Byker and Mr. Mannes? The next time a friend talks about going into business with a someone, regardless of what they call the relationship, what will be your concerns?