Hammond v. Hayes

FOLTA, District Judge.

These are actions upon promissory notes executed under a power of attorney from the defendant, who has demurred to the complaints and argues in support thereof that the powers conferred by that instrument do not include the authority to make promissory notes.

The power of attorney, which is made a part of the complaint in each case, provides that:

*324“I, Mrs. J. C. Hayes, of Juneau, Alaska, have made, constituted and appointed, and by these presents do make, constitute and appoint Jewel Bain, also known as Mrs. R. O. Bain, residing at 340 Olympic Place, Seattle, Washington,…