“Greg knew I was securing that credit line to save our projects, Your Honor.”

“Did he sign this document in your presence?” Judge Thomas asked.

Arthur hesitated, his eyes darting toward his attorney.

“He gave me full authority to sign on his behalf.”

“That is not what the notary seal indicates,” Judge Thomas said.

“And certified medical records prove Mr.

Whitman did not have the physical control to produce that stroke of the pen on that day.”

Arthur stayed silent, his arms hanging stiffly at his sides.