Opinion ID: 1206136
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Text: DeBaca had a written sublease agreement with the brothers, which lease DeBaca alleged had been breached. DeBaca joined Montoya by amended complaint and alleged that the brothers acted not only for their partnership but also as agent for Montoya. DeBaca also claimed that although Montoya did not sign the lease, he was a principal; that Montoya had actively participated in the operation of the leased premises; that he was present on the premises on many occasions; that he represented to DeBaca that he was a part owner of the lease; and that he directed the activities on the leased land for the brothers and himself. Montoya sought a dismissal of the complaint as to him, stating as grounds therefor that the written sublease made no mention of Montoya, and that the brothers did not sign as agent for him but in their own right. Montoya claimed that all allegations of facts in the complaint relating to his involvement with the brothers regarding the sublease referred to matters that occurred subsequent to the execution of the instrument and should be considered to be inadmissible parol evidence. The district judge dismissed the amended complaint as to Montoya without specifying the basis therefor, except that Montoya was not a proper party.