First State Bank of Denton v. Vestal & Naugle

F. H. Vestal and I. T. Naugle, composing the partnership firm of Vestal & Naugle, were engaged as contractors in the construction of residences and other buildings in the town of Denton, and as such contractors they built a residence for C. N. Adkisson. The contract to do the work was in the name of I. T. Naugle only, but for the benefit of the partnership firm. As a consideration for the work to be performed Adkisson and wife executed their promissory note, payable to Naugle, in the sum of $3,500, and also a mechanic’s lien on the lot and improvements to secure the payment of the note. Those…