Royal L. Brockob Construction Co. v. Trust Co. of Chicago

Defendants-appellants appeal from a judgment against them for $3,783 entered by the court upon a trial without a jury. All the appellants except William T. Holsman were managing trustees under a trust agreement creating a real estate development project. The principal question involved is whether they are personally liable to plaintiff for work done pursuant to a construction contract. This contract was signed as follows:

“The Community Development Trust Special Mutual Ownership Trust No. 4130.01 By William T. Holsman

assistant to Executive Secretary.”

William T. Holsman signed the contract only…