Scyoc v. Holmes

Lawrence W. Burdette, Jr. appeals the decision of the Circuit Court of Kanawha County finding that he guaranteed payment to Earl R. Scyoc of the rent and utilities moneys due Mr. Scyoc from Michael Holmes in the amount of $5,953.21. On appeal Mr. Burdette maintains that he was not a guarantor of Mr. Holmes’ debt and that he received no consideration from Mr. Scyoc. Because the record shows that Mr. Burdette’s July 22, 1988 letter promised Mr. Scyoc his money, we affirm the decision of the circuit court.

On June 8, 1987, Mr. Scyoc leased property to Mr. Holmes for a monthly rental of $225, plus…