Ramsey Homebuilders was a limited partnership that constructed residential properties in the state of Alabama. Ramsey was the general partner in the firm while two others were limited partners. Ramsey had a bad credit history. So, when funds were needed to increase the partnership business, his signature alone often was not enough. Flanagan Lumber Company at firstdenied credit to the partnership. Pitman was one of the two limited partners and the possessor of a longstanding credit account with Flanagan. Pitman contacted Flanagan’s credit manager and was able to get an account opened in Ramsey Homebuilders’ name. When the partnership failed to pay off its account, Flanagan sued Pitman, alleging that his vouching for the partnership’s credit made him responsible for the partnership’s debt. The trial court found that Pitman had exercised control of the business by securing credit for it. Therefore, Pitman was held personally liable for the Flanagan debt. Pitman appealed to the Supreme Court of Alabama. Control is defined as “the power or authority to manage, direct, superintend, regulate, govern, administer, or oversee” according to Black’s Law Dictionary. Did Pitman exercise control and therefore become liable for the debt? Why or why not? (Pitman v. Flanagan Lumber Co., 567 So. 2d 1335)