Modern Free & Accepted Masons of the World v. Cliff M. Averett, Inc.

Deen, Judge.

The name of an organization followed by the name and office of an authorized individual as the signatory of a note constitutes a signature made in a representative capacity. Code Ann. § 109A-3 — 403 (3). Such a signature is presumed to be authorized, and if it is desired to challenge its effectiveness it must be specifically denied in the pleadings. Code Ann. § 109A-3 — 307. No issue as to the authority of Baldwin to sign the note was made on the trial of this case, and it accordingly constituted an obligation of the defendant. While there is some testimony as to a renewal note,…