Cabarrus Bank & Trust Co. v. Chandler

VAUGHN, Chief Judge.

The sole issue on appeal is whether the lack of registration of Burris’ power of attorney invalidates his authority to sign his wife’s name on the promissory note to plaintiff. If such signature was unauthorized, defendant contends that Melanie Burris is not liable on the debt, and that defendant, therefore, as guarantor of a joint debt, is not liable either. We affirm the trial court order granting plaintiff summary judgment. We hold that Burris had authority to sign his wife’s name on the note, and that, therefore, defendant is liable for the full amount of the debt.

A…