Mathis v. Liberty Straw Spreader Co.

Action was brought on a promissory note for $1,916.96, signed “Liberty Straw Spreader Co., Arnold Nohl, Pres.” Affidavit of merits of plaintiff’s claim was filed with the declaration. The general issue was pleaded by both defendants. In addition to the general issue Nohl filed an affidavit denying that the note was signed by him as principal or as surety with the corporation but that it was signed in his capacity as president of the corporation and that the note is the sole obligation of the said corporation and not the joint obligation or joint and several obligations of the said corporation…