Myers v. Walker Bros. & Co.

Walker Brothers & Co. sued S. H. Myers as maker and B. J. Myers as indorser upon a promissory note. The note was indorsed: “B. J. Myers, by F. J. Myers, attorney.” S. H. Myers filed no defense, but B. J. Myers pleaded that F. J. Myers had no authority to make the indorsement. The only authority claimed by F. J. Myers to make the indorsement was contained in the following power of attorney, which *317was introduced in evidence: “ Know all men by these presents that I, B. J. Myers, do hereby constitute and appoint Frank J. Myers my lawful attorney for the transaction of all business that has arisen…