Legal Opinion

Drewes v. Bank of Wadley

Supreme Court of Alabama

Decided September 30, 1977PublishedCited by 15 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

The Bank of Wadley sued Ronald E. Drewes as guarantor of a note for money lent to Dot Development Company, Inc. The issue at trial was whether Drewes signed in his representative capacity as President of Dot Development or in his individual capacity. Drewes appeals from a $30,000.00 jury verdict in favor of the bank. We affirm.

The note in question was for $51,537.39. Drewes signed it in his representative capacity as President of Dot Development Co., Inc. The guaranty payment clause on the reverse side of the note was signed by Drewes, "Ronald E. Drewes, Pres." This note was a renewal of…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Jessee E. Swanner v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1969
  2. Campbell v. Regal Typewriter Co., Inc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1976
  3. In the Matter of Surety Association of America, Glendale Federal Savings and Loan Association v. Republic Insurance CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1967
  4. Bradley v. JonesSupreme Court of Alabama · 1968
  5. Cunningham v. LoweryCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1970

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3Cited by15 opinions

  1. Ex Parte Dorsey Trailers, Inc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1981
  2. Ex Parte Allstate Ins. Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1981
  3. Plitt v. GriggsSupreme Court of Alabama · 1991
  4. Zaden v. ElkusSupreme Court of Alabama · 2003
  5. Hutchins v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1983

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