Legal Opinion

Murchison v. Davis

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided March 8, 1928No. 2140PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtHiggins, J.

On April 14, 1921, appellee, Davis, loaned appellant Lee Murchison $800. To secure payment of the debt Lee and W. K. Murchison indorsed in blank and delivered to Davis a promissory note in'their favor for the sum of $1,708.37, executed by Bud and Irve Ellis, due April 18,1922. Upon the back of this note appears this indorsement, viz.:

“Interest has not been paid to 4/14/1921— Date of execution to Dr. Z. E. Davis. This note is collateral for a Loan of $800.00 due 4/18 -1922.”

This suit was brought October 6, 1924, by Davis against the Murchisons, Bud and Irve Ellis, judgment being prayed against…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Sullivan v. DoyleTexas Supreme Court · 1917
  2. Fort Worth Publishing Co. v. Hitson & ReedTexas Supreme Court · 1890
  3. American National Bank v. CrugerTexas Supreme Court · 1898
  4. Merchants National Bank v. McAnultyTexas Supreme Court · 1896

3Cited by6 opinions

  1. Central Nat. Bank v. Latham & Co.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1929
  2. Condor Petroleum Co. v. GreeneCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1942
  3. Yelderman v. McCarthyCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1971
  4. Woodson Mill & Elevator Co. v. Graham Mill & Elevator Co.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1933
  5. Orchin v. Fort Worth Poultry & Egg Co.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1932

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