Murphy v. Continental Supply Co.

On June 18, 1930, appellant, P. E. Murphy, wrote the following letter to appellee:

“If you will let Mr. W. M. Kemp have a string of 2,600 feet, 2½-inch tubing, I will guarantee that he pays you within ninety days’ time for same. Please mail me copy of invoice of same. Beg to thank you very much for this favor.

“Yours truly,

“P. E. Murphy.”

In pursuance of the request and directions contained in said letter, appellee sold and delivered to W. M. Kemp the tubing referred to therein for the sum and price of $758.54. The indebtedness was not paid by Kemp, and this suit was instituted by appellee…