Stocker v. Southwestern Co.

John A. Fogleman, Justice.

W. J. Stocker appeals from a summary judgment against him. The cause of action was instituted on March 21,1967 by The Southwestern Company. In its complaint it sought to recover from appellant and Mrs. C. F. Dugan, jointly and severally, the amount of $500 on an indemnity agreement executed by them. Under this agreement, Dr. Stocker and Mrs. Dugan made themselves responsible for payment for books and cash furnished to one James Orion Baxter under a contract by which Baxter became a dealer in publications issued by appellee. This contract required Baxter to mail a…