Manley v. Wachovia Small Business Capital

OPINION

Opinion By

Justice MOSELEY.

This is a suit on a promissory note. Based on the jury’s findings, the trial court rendered a judgment for the plaintiff, ap-pellee Wachovia Small Business Capital (Wachovia). The defendants moved for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV), which was denied. They appeal. For the reasons set forth herein, we affirm.

Background

The debt at issue is evidenced by a promissory note in the amount of $420,000 made in 1998 and payable to Independent National Bank. The note was signed by the borrower, appellant Daniel Manley, and secured by a deed of trust on real…