Corporation of America v. Harris

WOODWARD, J., pro tem.

The sole question presented by this appeal is whether the appellant Berry Investment Company, a corporation, is liable for unpaid rentals under the terms of a written lease wherein respondent is named as lessor and A. Harris as lessee. Appellant’s name does not appear in the instrument nor is Harris designated therein as an agent or trustee. The trial court found, however, that Harris had acted for himself and also as an agent of appellant corporation. Judgment was accordingly entered against both defendants for accrued rentals and possession of the premises. Harris did…