Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Tennessee

Gentleman's Agreement Broken

I developed what was to be a 50/50 partnership with someone and we were to jointly produce web applications that could be resold. We completed two apps and started marketing them and have had success selling them. When we completed the third my partner stated that she felt that she wouldn't be able to make enough profit out of her half to cover her costs so she then decided to tell me that our partnership was over and that she would continue to sell the two we had. I told her that if that was the case then I wanted to cease selling any of it. She said that wasn't possiable and she removed my password from the servers so I don't even have access to my own work. What recourse do I have? I want her to stop and she says she won't and that there isn't anything I can do about it. Surly there's no such thing as a never ending agreement is there?


Asked on 11/19/02, 10:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Crone Crone & McEvoy, PLC

Re: Gentleman's Agreement Broken

Partnership agreements do not have to be in writing. Once you withdraw from the partnership the assets must be divided. Tennessee has a statute which will govern your respective rights. The ownership in the intellectual property created by the venture must be divided. You have rights, she has rights. If the value of the partnership is worth it, you should hire an attorney to explore what you can do given the factual situation you have.

I hope this is helpful. Each "business divorce" case is different. If you have more questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 800.403.7868 or [email protected].

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Answered on 11/20/02, 11:59 am


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