Genesee College v. . Dodge

It sufficiently appears that Seaver, who is mentioned in the answer, and spoken of in the evidence, was an agent of the plaintiffs, and was authorized to execute for them, certificates of the character proved in the case. It also appeared, and was admitted by both parties at the trial, that such a certificate was signed by Seaver, and delivered to the defendant as the consideration for his note. This was the act of the corporation, and was as binding upon them as if it had been specially authorized or directed by the trustees, or had been formally executed by the officers.

The note upon which…