J. T. Mathews & Co. v. Dubuque Mattress Co.

The note upon which the action was brought was in these words:

‘‘$290.87. Chicago, III., March 15th, 1889.

Ninety days after date, we promise to pay to the order of J. T. Matthews & Co. two hundred and ninety and eighty-seven one hundred dollars. Payable at the office of-the Dubuque Mattress Co., Dubuque, Iowa. Value received. Accepted March 21st, 1889.

“Dubuque Mattress Co.,

“John Kapp, Pt.;;

Defendant Kapp alone answered — that at the date and acceptance of the note he was the president of the *247corporation, the Dubuque Mattress Company, and had full authority to sign notes and acceptances for…