Hardle v. Preston Energy, Inc.

OPINION

SEDGWICK, Judge.

This appeal is from an award for breach of a lease. The trial court found appellant liable based on his execution of a guaranty respecting payment of rent under the lease.

FACTS

Respondent Donald Hardle, as the alleged assignee of Apex Properties (Apex), sued for breach of a lease between Apex and Preston Energy, Inc. (Preston Energy). Appellant James Shoffner was named as a defendant because he had guaranteed payment of rent under the Apex-Preston Energy lease.

Hardle is a land development contractor. He purchased McKnight/36 Plaza, a shopping center, from Apex. Hardle…