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Vohland v. Sweet

In this case Sweet worked at a nursery run by Vohland's father, who later passed away. After his father passed, Vohland began to run the business. Sweet managed the trees, Vohland did sales and finance. Sweet was paid 20% of the profits (so his payment excluded the business's expenses).

The relationship broke down, and Sweet sued, claiming he was a partner, not an employee. The trial court found that he was a partner, and Vohland appeals.