Hilburn v. Fletcher Oil Co., Inc.

Fletcher Oil Company, Inc., (hereinafter "Fletcher Oil"), sued David Hilburn to recover a debt of $45,730.75 owing on an open account in the name of "Hilburn Towing Company" for the delivery of fuel. The trial court, sitting without a jury, heard the evidence and entered judgment in favor of Fletcher Oil in the amount of the outstanding indebtedness, finding that David Hilburn was personally liable for the debt of his business, Hilburn Towing Company, Inc. (hereinafter "Hilburn Towing"). Hilburn appeals. We affirm.

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