Indiana man loses appeal over verbal deal, must pay ex-partner $119,779

Stephen Dissette and Brandon Rudd forged an informal pact to co-host retirement seminars and split commissions. Disputes emerged over how commissions were calculated and shared after generating revenue. Rudd took legal action in Indiana, claiming breach of contract for unpaid earnings. The trial court sided with Rudd, awarding him $119,779. The Indiana Court of Appeals upheld the decision, affirming the existence of an enforceable oral contract.