Weber Engine Co. v. Alter

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Hopkins, J.:

This controversy presents two questions: First, whether a “Massachusetts trust” or “business trust” may transact jusiness in this state without corporate license; and second, whether (failure to secure corporate license renders those composing such a (“trust” liable as individuals for its debts. The action was one to | recover from certain of the individuals composing such a trust the | purchase price of a gas engine and accessories. The defendants prevailed and plaintiff appeals.

The plaintiff is a corporation with an office in Kansas City,…