David Meade had a criminal record. He and William Harris formed a partnership to open and operate a bar and grill called Breaking Point. The owners were required to obtain a liquor license. The state would not issue a liquor license to anyone with a criminal record. Harris then formed a corporation under another business name, Guilty Pleasures, showing ownership and a real estate lease, and then filed for a liquor license in his name only. Once established, Meade and Harris signed a partnership agreement as equal partners of Breaking Point. The liquor license was granted to Harris and the Breaking Point establishment opened for business. Five years later, Harris terminated the partnership but kept the Guilty Pleasures business. Meade sued Harris for breach of the partnership agreement to recover his alleged value of his share of the Breaking Point at $$150,000.$ Harris argued that the partnership was an illegal contract that cannot be enforced. $1.$ Begin by identifying the litigants in the case $$ name Plaintiff$($s$)$ and Defendant$($s$)$ specifically.

$2.$ Determine the given facts of the case.

$3.$ Then analyze the case using the IRAC method. Be specific and detailed with each step. $4.$ Is the partnership agreement a valid contract? Is it enforceable? Why or why not? What type of contract is in dispute? Who will win this case?