Simpson v. Heath & Co.

I must dissent from the majority opinion, as I feel the crux of this case concerns what and where the appellant signed and not whether parol evidence as to his intentions upon signing should be allowed. Here the lease between the parties was signed with the corporate name. The lease was completely executed upon that signature, as no other act was required to bind it as lessee. Appellant then signed his signature followed by the abbreviation “Pres.” to the guaranty agreement at the bottom of the lease. Appellant now contends that the use of the abbreviation after his signature created an…