Harrell Oil Co. of Mount Airy v. Case

HUDSON, Judge.

Plaintiff filed a complaint on 7 November 1995 alleging that the four named defendants were jointly and severally liable, as co-owners of Lowgap Grocery & Grill (the business), for a debt arising from outstanding payments on the purchase of fuels from plaintiff. The trial court held that John Stanley was entitled to a directed verdict because he was not a partner in the business, and that the remaining defendants, Albert Case, Brenda Case, and Elizabeth Case Stanley, were jointly and severally liable to plaintiff in the amount of $48,880.06. Albert Case and Brenda Case appeal…