Maxwell v. Estate of Bankston

FANNING, Justice.

A summary judgment case. Appellant sued upon an oral agreement evidenced by a written memorandum. The written memorandum, on the letterhead of a firm of accountants, signed by one of its members, Ralph A. Rouse, C.P.A., and also signed by James M. Bankston, dated May 10, 1963, and addressed to appellant' Billy Maxwell, reads in part as follows:

“Dear Mr. Maxwell:

“At the request of Mr. Bankston, I am writing this letter confirming the amount due as shown on the books and records of Red Bankston Motors, Inc., and my understanding of the agreement between you and Mr. Bankston.

“As…