Florence Oil & Refining Co. v. Huff

This is an action for malicious prosecution. A. R. Gumaer was the vice president and general manager of the Florence Oil and Refining Company, and William H. Huff was the secretary and treasurer of the same company. The office of the company was in Denver. Mr. Gumaer had the entire control and management of the company’s affairs, and it was the duty of Mr. Huff, in all matters pertaining to the business of the company, to act under the orders, and follow the directions of Mr. Gumaer. In 1892, Mr. Huff loaned the company $1,500, and, from time to time afterwards, until February, 1895, loaned…