Stovall of Chattanooga, Inc. v. Cunningham

CRAWFORD, Judge.

This is essentially a suit on a guaranty agreement. Plaintiff, Stovall of Chattanooga, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as plaintiff or Stovall), appeals from the judgment of the trial court on a jury verdict for defendant, Robert B. Cunningham 1 (hereinafter referred to as defendant or Cunningham). The first issue for review is whether the trial court erred in denying plaintiffs motion for a directed verdict made at the conclusion of all of the proof.

In 1988 and prior thereto, Cunningham operated a sole proprietorship business known as Tri-State Engine Service. On May 31, 1988,…