Idealco, Inc. v. Gunnin

ENOCH, Chief Judge.

Donald Gunnin appeals from a judgment holding him liable on an oral promise to answer for a debt on which another was already liable. The issue on appeal is whether Gunnin’s promise was “original” or “collateral.” We affirm.

This case arose out of a contract under which plaintiff (Idealco) provided linen and laundry services on account to Ptarmigan Mountain Properties, Inc. (PMP). PMP was in the business of managing resort condominiums. The lack of snow during the 1981-82 ski season dealt a severe financial blow to PMP; as a result, PMP fell behind on its account with…