Domergue v. Mayer-Israel Co.

On October 4, 1929, the appellant, E. J. Domergue, sent to appellee, Mayer-Israel Company, at New Orleans, La., the following instrument of writing:

“I request that you open an account in the name of Leo S. Domergue and I hereby guarantee said account to the extent of One Hundred Dollars, during such time as it may be open on your books, or until this guarantee is recalled. I understand your terms to be—

“Respectfully, E. J. Domergue.”

The appellee, Mayer-Israel Company, opened an account with Leo S. Domergue and extended not only credit to the amount of this guaranty, but to the amount of two…