Sager v. W .T. Rawleigh Co.

The W. T. Rawleigh Company,- plaintiff below, is an Illinois corporation, engaged in the manufacture and sale of merchandise. George W. Sager is a citizen of Virginia and a successful business man and orchardist, whose home is Timberville, Va.

During the year 1924, one Martin contracted with this manufacturer for the purchase of its products, and in 1925 a similar contract was made. As a condition precedent to any extension of credit Martin was required by the plaintiff to secure a guaranty from three substantial citizens. That guaranty is in writing, appears in the record and takes up a full…