Payet v Corgat (137 of 2004) [2008] SCSC 23 (3 December 2008)

Payet v Corgat (137 of 2004) [2008] SCSC 23 (3 December 2008)

The plaintiff failed to establish that she contributed money, property, or work sufficient to form a valid partnership under the law. There was no adequate initial proof in writing emanating from the defendant, and the evidence showed only preparatory steps for a future partnership that never materialized. The defendant's actions terminated any proposed joint venture. Therefore, the plaintiff cannot claim profits or seek an accounting.

Citation
[2008] SCSC 23
Parties
Plaintiff: Mrs Beryl Payet; Defendant: Mr Guynemer Corgat
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
3 December 2008
Case Number
137 of 2004
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Plaintiff's action dismissed with costs.
Legal Topics
Partnerships, Proof of Partnership, Oral Agreements, Business Registration
Source Language
English
Commercial Law Contract Law Partnerships Proof of Partnership Oral Agreements Business Registration

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Parties

Mrs Beryl Payet

Plaintiff

Mr Guynemer Corgat

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an oral partnership agreement existed between the parties
  2. 2 Whether the plaintiff contributed money, property, or work sufficient to establish a partnership
  3. 3 Whether the plaintiff is entitled to profits or an accounting from the alleged partnership

Ratio Decidendi

The plaintiff failed to establish that she contributed money, property, or work sufficient to form a valid partnership under the law. There was no adequate initial proof in writing emanating from the defendant, and the evidence showed only preparatory steps for a future partnership that never materialized. The defendant's actions terminated any proposed joint venture. Therefore, the plaintiff cannot claim profits or seek an accounting.

Court Disposition

Plaintiff's action dismissed with costs.

Orders

  • Plaintiff's claim for damages and profits is dismissed.
  • Plaintiff to pay costs.