Thompson v. Hasselman

Mr. Presiding Justice Freeman

delivered the opinion of the court.

It is urged in behalf of plaintiff in error that where the body or signature of the instrument discloses the principal, the agent is not bound, that there is no specific form in which commercial paper must be signed by a corporation, that the use of the word “we” applies as well to a corporation as to individuals, and that the use of the words “per” or “by”. is not necessary to indicate agency. On the other hand defendant in error contends the note upon its face shows a prima facie joint liability on the part of the William C.…