Blakeley v. Rabon

Gregory, Justice:

This appeal involves construction of an indemnity clause incorporated in an agreement for sale of a partnership interest. The basic .issue is whether the agreement is ambiguous, as urged by appellants, permitting the introduction of parole testimony to clarify its meaning. We find the agreement not ambiguous and affirm.

Respondent and his brother, Muldrow Blakeley, were sole partners in Blakeley Brothers Furniture Company. Muldrow died leaving his one-half interest to his wife, who subsequently sold it to her daughter, Sandra Rabón (one of appellants herein). On February 21,…