George S. Avery signed a letter regarding the unpaid balance on a $20,000 promissory note owed to Jim Whitworth in the form of a letter addressed to Whitworth stating: “This is your note for $45,000.00, secured individually and by our Company for your security, due February 7, 1984.” The letter was signed: “Your friend, George S. Avery.” It was typed on stationery with the Chapter 28 Kinds of Instruments, Parties, and Negotiability 637 name of Avery’s employer, V & L Manufacturing Co., Inc., printed at the bottom and the words “George Avery, President” printed at the top. Avery says he is not personally liable on the note. The court granted summary judgment for Whitworth and Avery appealed. Who is liable? [Avery v Whitworth, 414 SE2d 725 (Ga App)]

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