Patterson v. Bennett Street Properties, L.P.

Adams, Judge.

Chip Patterson signed a guaranty for a restaurant lease, and when the tenant failed to pay, Bennett Street Properties, L.P, the landlord, unsuccessfully sought to collect on the guaranty. Bennett Street then brought suit to enforce the guaranty, and after discovery, the trial court granted summary judgment in its favor and denied Patterson’s cross-motion for summary judgment. Patterson appeals.

Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). We review a grant or denial of…