Jones v. Broome

The appellant, William Broome, appeals from a directed verdict in favor of the respondent, J. Ben Jones, Jr.

Jones, Broome, and A. Dale Gilliland formed a partnership to construct a housing project, selecting James B. Jones, Jr. Construction Company, Inc., (Jones, Inc.), wholly owned by Jones, as general contractor. To finance his share of the partnership, Broome borrowed $18,749.97 from Jones and executed a demand note. Jones now seeks to recover on the note. The question before the lower court was whether the note was held by Jones personally or by Jones, Inc.

At trial, Broome contended the…