Thieme v. Collier

This is a suit to collect the balance due on a promissory note signed by A. B. Collier, a minor, and Mr. Collier, his father. A. B. Collier pleaded minority and was dismissed from the suit. M. F. Collier admitted his signature to the note, but denied liability on the ground that he was induced to sign the note through the fraudulent representations of plaintiff’s agent, Walker.

There was judgment for plaintiff and defendant appealed.

The facts are that on August 31, 1929, A. B. Collier, the minor son of M. P. Collier, purchased a new automobile from plaintiff at the price of $858, paid and to…