Legal Opinion
F.D.I.C. v. Trans Pacific Industries, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided February 14, 1994No. 93-02419PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
POLITZ, Chief Judge:
W.K. Robbins, Jr. appeals an adverse summary judgment holding him personally liable on promissory notes which he maintains he signed in his representative capacity only. We agree with Robbins and therefore reverse and render judgment in his favor.
Background
The FDIC as receiver for Harris County Bank — Houston, N.A. filed suit to enforce two promissory notes payable to the Bank, one for $67,500 and the other for $100,000. The suit sought recovery from Trans Pacific Industries, Inc. and Robbins, TPI’s board chairman. On cross-motions for summary judgment the district court…
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