Hruska v. First State Bank of Deanville

WALLACE, Justice.

This case presents the question of whether a lien on a homestead may be created by estoppel. The trial court rendered judgment on a jury verdict against Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Hruska. The judgment awarded First State Bank of Deanville the sum of $112,900.77 (representing the principal and interest on a promissory note) plus attorney’s fees in the amount of $17,500. The court also awarded BrazosBanc Savings Association the sum of $2,919.93 (representing the principal and interest on another note) plus $Í2,570 in attorney’s fees. In addition to the monetary awards, the trial…