King v. Capitol Amusement Co.

On October 4, 1928, the defendant, appellee here, signed and delivered to the plaintiff a letter, omitting the address and signature, in words following:

“With regard to the agreement entered into between yourself and Capitol Amusement Company, Inc., we wish to advise that we do not assume any of your existing film contracts with distributors or producers. However, in conformity with your request, we wish to advise that we will hold you harmless from any loss or damage in tne event of any suit on any of the film contracts in question.”

Subsequently the plaintiff was sued by one or more of the…