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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,
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