STUCKEY DIAMONDS, INC. v. Jones

Birdsong, Judge.

Stuckey Diamonds appeals from the grant of summary judgment to Clyde C. Jones in its suit against him on an open account. Stuckey Diamonds sued both Clyde C. Jones (also “Jones”) and his son Allan Jones, to recover the debt owed by Jones Jewelry. Although Allan Jones admitted in interrogatory answers that he owed the debt, Clyde C. Jones denied liability for the debt.

The litigation was stayed when Allan Jones filed a petition in bankruptcy. After Allan Jones’ death, the proceedings continued against Clyde C. Jones.

Stuckey Diamonds filed a motion for summary judgment, and Jones…