Scarbrough v. Honea

Sognier, Judge.

Martha Honea, as administratrix of the estate of her father, W. E. Smith, brought suit against Roger Scarbrough and his daughter, Stephanie, on a note executed by the Scarbroughs to Smith for $4,500. The trial court, sitting without a jury, found against Roger Scarbrough on the remaining balance of the note but dismissed the case against Stephanie because she was a minor at the time of the transaction and had not subsequently ratified the note upon reaching majority. Roger Scarbrough appeals.

On May 10, 1983, Smith (decedent) paid $3,840 by check for a used Mazda automobile…