Craton v. Brock Candy Co.

1. Brock Candy Company sued Craton upon his promise in writing, which reads as follows: “I will be responsible for W. S. Austin up to $500.00, but not over that amount. I would be glad if you would extend to him that amount of credit.” Construing the promise either as one of suretyship or as a guaranty, it continued until revoked; and although the principal, *729Austin, paid to the plaintiff his entire indebtedness in an amount in excess of $500, which was created as a result of credit extended to him by the plaintiff upon the faith of the defendant’s promise, the defendant is nevertheless liable…