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P entered into a partnership with Doodley (D) for the purposes of operating a trash collection business. When one of the partners was unable to work, he had to provide a replacement. In July 1966, P approached D regarding the hiring of another man and D refused. Nevertheless, P hired a person and paid him out of his pocket. Upon discovery of this action, D again voiced his objection. P continued to operate using the third man till 10/1967, then instituted this action. He claims that D owes him $6,000, for the $11,000 in expenses incurred by hiring of another man.

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