Marvel Lamp Co. v. Capel

ERWIN, Judge.

The sole question before us is whether a letter written by defendant, James A. Capel, is sufficient to be considered as a promise to pay the debt of another, Advanced Lighting? We answer, “No,” and affirm the trial court.

The body of the letter from defendant to plaintiff’s agent reads as follows:

“Gentlemen:

This letter is to inform you that Advanced Lighting Products, Inc. is no longer in business. All sales offices have been closed.

Although the above amount was purchased by the corporation and I am not personally liable, I did inform Marvel Lamp Company that I would try to pay…