Whalen v. Devlin Lumber & Supply Corp.

On August 1, 1962, the appellee, Devlin Lumber & Supply Corporation (Devlin) entered into a written contract with Grandin Construction Company, Inc. (Grandin) for the extension of credit for lumber materials supplied to Grandin. On that date, Raymond J. Whalen and Regina D. Whalen, appellants, agreed jointly and individually to guarantee the payment of any charges that were due from Grandin. After default by Gran-din, Devlin brought suit in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County against Grandin as primary debtor and against the appellants as guarantors on the open account. Summary judgment…