New York Court of Appeals

Salzman Sign Co., Inc. v. Elsa Beck, as Administratrix of the Estate of Irving Beck

June 1, 196110 N.Y.2d 63

Summary

The Court affirmed summary judgment for the defendant, holding that a corporate officer who signs a contract solely in his corporate capacity is not personally liable under a clause purporting to create a personal guarantee absent clear and explicit evidence of intent to be bound individually.