St. Regis Paper Co. v. Wicklund

Plaintiff St. Regis Paper Company brought this action on a promissory note in the amount of $21,000 against defendant Vernon Wicklund, an individual. Defendant moved for reformation of the note alleging that the obligation was that of Wicklund Builders, Inc., and not his individual responsibility. The trial court granted judgment against Wicklund Builders, Inc., but exonerated Wicklund individually. Plaintiff appeals. We reverse.

Issue

Did the trial court err in admitting, over objection, parol evidence to show the purported intention of Wicklund that he signed as a corporate officer for and on…