- 4 - purchase of the studio was drafted and reviewed by the Neena Mosha “investors”. Petitioner recalled seeing the draft on two occasions; however, the draft of the sales contract was destroyed during a home fire and was never executed by the interested parties. In New Orleans, petitioner used an office apartment to conduct business for the studio. Petitioner testified that a business telephone line was installed, and any pertinent business correspondence was mailed and received at that location. Petitioner offered consulting services to Avante Studios in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Franchise Business International in Los Angeles, California. Around April of 1988, Neena Mosha’s “investors” began to experience some difficulties: petitioner and Mr. Anderson were having marital problems, and Mr. Knox and Mr. Brown became unavailable due to personal tax problems. Petitioner ceased operations in New Orleans, and the studio was not purchased from Mr. Gans. A dispute arose between petitioner and Mr. Gans as to payment for the services petitioner rendered. On August 28, 1988, petitioner (formerly known as Shawnee Anderson) filed a civil lawsuit against Community Vocational Schools of Louisiana, Inc., Model Management Agency, Inc., National Educational Acceptance Corporation, Community Vocational Schools, Inc., and Gilbert J. Gans, in the Circuit Court of St. Louis County,Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Next
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