Mentor Lumber & Supply v. Victor

In December 1985, appellant's son, Reed Victor, opened an account with appellee, Mentor Lumber and Supply Co., and operated a sole proprietorship d.b.a. Johnnycake Homes. In 1986, appellant, Ralph Victor, and his son incorporated under the name Reed Victor, Inc, d.b.a. Johnnycake Homes. (Appellant testified that the incorporation was a result of his son experiencing marital problems.) Reed Victor, Inc was formed with Ralph Victor being a fifty percent shareholder, a director, an officer and an authorized signature on the corporate checking account. The shares were returned to appellant's son…