Fraser v. Monroe

Several creditors of a retail business establishment in Bremerton, Washington, known as “Carmen’s” have assigned their claims to the plaintiff, Roberta D. Fraser. Carmen Bartholomew, the owner of the business, has been discharged from liability in these and other claims after having been declared a bankrupt. She is not a party to this action. Plaintiff has, however, brought this action against Carmen Bartholomew’s parents, Jesse J. and Olive M. Monroe. She contends that Mr. and Mrs. Monroe had fraudulently misrepresented they were the owners of “Car*15men’s” and credit had been extended to the…