Wayne Dalton Corp. v. Acme Doors, Inc.

Cureton, Judge:

William and Georgia Harrelson appeal the order of the circuit court finding them liable on their personal guaranties for a debt of a corporation. The Harrelsons assert the circuit court erred in reversing the decision of the master. We reverse the circuit court.

Wayne Dalton is a manufacturer of overhead garage doors. Acme Doors, Inc., is one of its South Carolina customers. Wayne Dalton Corporation instituted this suit to recover on a promissory note executed on behalf of Acme Doors, Inc., by its president, Richter Morsch. The note was personally guaranteed by Morsch. His wife,…