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Alex аnd Blаke met in 2023 аnd began оperating "GreenScape Services," prоviding landscape installatiоn services. They agreed verbally to split profits 60-40, with Alex receiving the larger share. They opened a joint bank account under "GreenScape Services" with both signing checks. Alex contributed $30,000 for equipment; Blake contributed $20,000. They filed no formation documents and had no written agreement. For the first year, Alex and Blake worked together, shared decisions, and divided profits per their agreement. In early 2024, Blake began bidding on projects without consulting Alex. Blake signed a $200,000 contract with Riverside Mall, signing as "Blake Johnson, GreenScape Services." Alex had told Blake he was uncomfortable with projects over $100,000 due to liability concerns. During the Riverside Mall project, Blake hired subcontractors and purchased $75,000 in materials on credit from Garden Supply Co. When the project encountered delays and cost overruns, GreenScape Services failed to pay Garden Supply Co. Garden Supply Co. now seeks to recover the $75,000 from both Alex and Blake personally. Alex discovered Blake had been operating a competing landscape business on weekends using GreenScape equipment and soliciting GreenScape clients. Blake earned approximately $40,000 from this competing business over six months. Blake claimed it was "just a side project" and refused to share profits with Alex. Alex wants to dissolve the business relationship. Alex claims he should receive his $30,000 equipment contribution back, plus his 60% share of remaining profits. Blake argues Alex is not entitled to priority return of capital and that all assets should be split 50-50 based on equal decision-making authority. What is the legal relationship between Alex and Blake? What are the rights and obligations of Alex and Blake to each other and to Garden Supply Co.? Can Garden Supply Co. recover from Alex personally? Discuss all relevant issues.