Crafton v. Brown

GOOLSBY, Judge:

In this action to enforce a guaranty on a promissory note, Edward Crafton appeals the special referee’s ruling on the admissibility of parol evidence to alter or amend the guaranty. Crafton also argues the referee erred in finding there was no mutual assent or meeting of the minds on the guaranty and the guaranty was not supported by consideration. We reverse and remand.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

In January 1988, John Wellman and Wilbur Brown traveled to Dahlonega, Georgia, to present an investment proposal for a plastic reclamation and recycling business to Edward Crafton. 1 Crafton…