Threatt-Michael Construction Co. v. C & G Electric

Littlejohn, Justice:

The issue in this case is the discharge of a partner for an existing liability upon dissolution of a partnership. The trial court held the partner, Kenneth Crump, was discharged by a partnership creditor, Threatt-Michael Construction Company, Inc., from an obligation of the partnership, C&G Electric, upon the dissolution of the partnership. Threatt-Michael appeals contending it did not discharge Crump from liability under the existing contract. We reverse and remand for entry of judgment in favor of Threatt-Michael.

Threatt-Michael is a general contractor. Threatt-Michael…