Nabors v. Gearhiser

OPINION

COOPER, Justice.

This case involves a claim against the estate of Raymond Box, deceased, upon a promissory note in the principal amount of $3500.00 given as part payment for the Big Sandy Hotel, Big Sandy, Tennessee. The County Court of Houston County denied the claim without any finding of fact or statement of reasons for the decision. Upon appeal by claimant, respondent here, the Court of Appeals reversed and remanded, holding that the estate was liable on the note. This court granted certiorari.

On October 29, 1962, Raymond Box and Laverne Gearhiser entered into a contract by which…