Hackworth v. Hastings Industrial Co.

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Miller

Reversing.

In 1909 about fifty persons living near Waddy, Shelby County, Kentucky, became interested in the erection of a canning factory at that place.- It was proposed to organize a corporation, the stock to be taken by those interested in the enterprise. Bullard solicited subscriptions, and obtained the following paper from Hackworth;

‘ ‘ Shelbyville, Ky., November 19, 1909.

“This order confers upon William Bullard the special power of attorney to subscribe two shares of stock in Canning Factory to be located at Waddy. One share for W. S. Hackworth, and one…