But  the  fact  that  the  agent's  signature  is  unqualified  does  not
conclusively  show  that  he  contracts  personally :  the  whole  docu-
ment must  be  considered  (e).
And,  on  the  other  hand,  an  agent  may  be  held  personally  bound,
although  his  signature  has  been  qualified.
In  Lennard  v.  Eobinson,  a  charter  party  made  in  London  was
expressed  to  be  between  the  shipowner  and  "  Eobinson  &  Fleming,
of  London,  merchants  " ;  and  throughout  the  document  the  pro-
visions were  with  reference  to  the  "  said  merchants."  But
Eobinson  &  Fleming  signed  the  charter  party  "  by  authority  of
and  as  agents  for  M.  A.  H.  Schwedersky,  of  Memel."  It  was
held  that,  looking  at  the  whole  document,  Eobinson  &  Flemiag
contracted  in  it  as  principals  (/).
Berth-notes.  130a.  Forms  of  contract  are  sometimes  used  by  shipbrokers,.
known  as  "berth-notes,"  which  leave  the  relations  between  the
parties  in  considerable  doubt.
