Cadow v. Dixson Co.

1. “In order to render a promissory note a sealed instrument, it must be so recited in the body of the note. The mere addition of a seal after the signature of the maker is insufficient.” Jackson v. Augusta Southern R. Co., 125 Ga. 801 (54 S. E. 697); Echols v. Phillips, 112 Ga. 700 (37 S. E. 977).

2. The law does not require that an agent’s authority to execute on behalf of his principal a promissory note which is not a sealed instrument should be in writing. Taylor v. Johnson, 18 Ga. App. 161 (2) (89 S. E. 77); Foster v. Cochran, 89 Ga. 466 (15 S. E. 551).

3. It follows from the above that an…