Murray v. Anderson

(After stating the above facts.) The note sued on in the present case is made payable to the order of E. B. Murray, and is signed “Adams-Swirles Cotton Mills, by J. T. Adams, Pres.” on the front of the note, and the name “J. T. Adams” is written across the back of the note. Under the negotiable instruments law (Code, § 14-604), “A person placing his signature upon an instrument other than as maker, drawer, or acceptor is deemed to be an indorser, unless he clearly indicates by appropriate words his intention to be bound in some other capacity.” J. T. Adams in signing his name across the back…