Asbury v. Miller

In November, 1921, J. H. Garvey and A. E. Miller opened a grocery store at White Swan, Washington, and continued its operation until March, 1922, when Miller sold his interest to J. H. Garvey. On December 2, 1922, the store was sold and transferred tp G. A. Miller, respondent. At the time of the purchase, Garvey was indebted to the Yakima Grocery Company in the amount of $750. This indebtedness had been orally guaranteed by appellant H. M. Asbury. On December 2, Asbury paid the Yakima Grocery Company the $750 and secured a mortgage upon the stock of goods for the amount so paid. Prior…