(1) A signature may be made by an agent or other representative, and
his authority to make it may be established as in other cases of
representation. No particular form of appointment is necessary to
establish such authority.
(2) An authorized representative who signs his own name to an
instrument
(a) is personally obligated if the instrument neither names the
person represented nor shows that the representative signed
in a representative capacity;
(b) except as otherwise established between the immediate
parties, is personally obligated if the instrument names the
person represented but does not show that the representative
signed in a representative capacity, or if the instrument
does not name the person represented but does show that the
representative signed in a representative capacity.
(3) Except as otherwise established the name of an organization
preceded or followed by the name and office of an authorized individual
is a signature made in a representative capacity.
Structure New York Laws
3-402 - Signature in Ambiguous Capacity.
3-403 - Signature by Authorized Representative.
3-404 - Unauthorized Signatures.
3-405 - Impostors; Signature in Name of Payee.
3-406 - Negligence Contributing to Alteration or Unauthorized Signature.
3-409 - Draft Not an Assignment.
3-410 - Definition and Operation of Acceptance.
3-411 - Certification of a Check.
3-412 - Acceptance Varying Draft.
3-413 - Contract of Maker, Drawer and Acceptor.
3-414 - Contract of Indorser; Order of Liability.
3-415 - Contract of Accommodation Party.
3-416 - Contract of Guarantor.
3-417 - Warranties on Presentment and Transfer.