General Electric Co. v. Lions Gate

Rhodes, Justice:

This action was commenced by General Electric Company [G.E.] to collect $7,231.64 for appliances purchased by Richland Construction Company, Inc. [Richland] and installed in Lions Gate’s condominiums. Richland defaulted and the case was -tried against Lions Gate upon allegations that it had guaranteed payment of the appliance purchase. Lions Gate defended on the principal ground that the alleged oral promise relied upon by G.E. was void under the statute of frauds. Section 32-3-10(2) S. C. Code of Laws (1976). From an adverse jury verdict, Lions Gate appeals. We affirm.

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