Plains Builders, Inc. v. Pride Transport Co.

WALTER, Justice.

Plains Builders, Inc., filed suit against Pride Transport Company f/d/b/a Ward-law Transport Express, Inc., on a non-negotiable promissory note in the principal amount of $10,000.00 dated June 28, 1974. In a nonjury trial, the court rendered a take nothing judgment and Plains has appealed.

Pride pleaded a general denial, denied the execution of the note under oath, partial payment, full payment and liquidation of whatever claim the plaintiff had by payment of Four Thousand Dollars.

Plains introduced a certificate from the Secretary of State showing (1) the incorporation of…