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· 7/1/1857

Sayre v. Nichols

Citations

  • 7 Cal. 535

Syllabus

<p>The word “ agent” appended to the signature of the agent, is not mere e< descriptio personen” but is the designation of the capacity in which he acted.</p> <p>Where a bill of exchange was headed with the name of a banking-office, and when paid, was to be charged to that office, and was signed by a person as agent: Seld} that the agent was not personally responsible thereon.</p> <p>An agent cannot delegate discretionary powers, but he may delegate mere mechanical powers or duties.</p>

Judges: Burnett

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