Speed v. Jay

On and prior to May 31, 1921, the appellant Speed owned a brick business building in Plainview, and, on said date, leased it to O. L. Duncan and W. D. Jordan for a period of two years. The lessees conducted a restaurant business in the building which was known as. the “Cozy Café.” Afterwards Duncan died, and Jordan continued the business until about the 10th day of August, 1922, when he sold it to J. B. Gilliland with the consent of the appellant. At the time of that sale the Guaranty State Bank of Plainview held a note in the sum of $1,500 signed hy J. B. Jordan, secured by a chattel…