Kory v. East Arkansas Lumber Company

In the early part of 1917, W. E. Beloate became the agent of Ida Less Kory, then Mrs. Ida Less, to conduct for her certain litigation, and to take charge of her property, consisting principally of a farm, and to rent and manage the same for her. A written contract was entered into between them by which the authority of Beloate was set out, and a power of attorney executed authorizing him to perform the acts and duties mentioned in said contract.

On the 15th day of May, 1921, the following note was executed:

“$648.40 Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, May 15, 1921.

“November 1, 1921, after date, for value…