Crapps v. Spivey

Littlejohn, Justice:

The appellants Crapps (Vendors) brought this action to recover the balance due on the sale of grocery stock and equipment to M. V. Norris (Vendee). The respondent (Spivey), a wholesale grocer, was joined as a party defendant because of an alleged promise that he would stand behind Norris’ obligation to pay. Spivey, in his answer, denied that he made any statement, promise or guarantee to answer for the Vendee’s debt. He further alleged that the Vendors’ claim was not in writing and was barred by the Statute of Frauds, § 32-3-10, Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976). At…