B. J. Howard Corp. v. Skinner, Wilson & Strickland

Carley, Judge.

Appellee performed certain legal services for appellants, who are an individual and a closely-held corporation. Appellee instituted the instant action to recover unpaid fees. After a jury trial, a verdict was rendered in favor of appellee, and judgment was entered upon the verdict. Following the denial of their motion for judgment n.o.v. or for a new trial, appellants appeal.

1. Appellants first assert that appellee’s claim is barred by the Statute of Frauds. OCGA § 13-5-30 (2) provides that “[a] promise to answer for the debt, default, or miscarriage of another” is enforceable…