Legal Opinion

Holland v. First National Bank in Dallas

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided February 12, 1980No. 19647PublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

GUITTARD, Chief Justice.

First National Bank in Dallas brought this suit against Robert B. Holland, Jr. on a “continuing” guaranty of the obligations of United Car Wash, Inc. The trial court instructed a verdict for the bank, and Holland *408contends on this appeal that the claim is barred by limitation. The principal questions presented are whether the guaranty covers a renewal of the indebtedness by the principal obligor and the effect of such a renewal after the bank had accelerated maturity of the original note and made claim against the guarantor. We hold that the guaranty, by its terms,…

2Cases cited14 opinions

  1. Hernandez v. HeldenfelsTexas Supreme Court · 1963
  2. Benson v. PhippsTexas Supreme Court · 1895
  3. Universal Metals & MacHinery, Inc. v. BohartTexas Supreme Court · 1976
  4. Fritch v. J. M. English Truck Line, Inc.Texas Supreme Court · 1952
  5. Brinker v. First Nat. Bank of ClevelandTexas Commission of Appeals · 1931

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3Cited by12 opinions

  1. Eckman v. Centennial Savings Bank, Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District (Dallas)1988
  2. McLean County Bank v. BrokawIllinois Supreme Court · 1988
  3. Gregg v. Cecil, Texas Court of Appeals, 9th District (Beaumont)1992
  4. Food Source, Inc. v. Zurich Ins. Co., Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District (Dallas)1988
  5. Adcock v. First City Bank of Alice, Texas Court of Appeals, 4th District (San Antonio)1990

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