JR Watkins Company v. Wiley

This is an action on a contract. Dell K. Wiley became a dealer for plaintiff The J. R. Watkins Company and entered into the retail sale of plaintiff’s products. He defaulted in payment for goods purchased and judgment against him was obtained by plaintiff. The present action is against defendant Feam R. Bartee, a surety on the Wiley contract with plaintiff. Defendant contends his signature on the contract was fraudulently obtained. Verdict and judgment for defendant were entered in the trial court and plaintiff appeals.

Defendant admitted the execution of the contract. The undisputed evidence…