Farr & Stone Insurance Brokers, Inc. v. Lopez

Opinion

FLEMING, J.

Defendant Gus Lopez appeals the judgment for $5,899 plus interest and costs in favor of plaintiff Farr & Stone Insurance Brokers, Inc. in an action for insurance premiums. The trial court heard the cause without a jury and found that Lopez promised to pay past-due insurance premiums owed by Apex Auto Products Company to Farr & Stone and that his promise was an original obligation supported by valid consideration. Lopez contends the evidence shows no promise to pay the premiums, and, if there was a promise, it lacked consideration.

The evidence, which must be viewed in a light…