Legal Opinion

Chiles v. Becker

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided November 18, 1980No. 20400PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

CARVER, Justice.

James R. Chiles appeals from a judgment rendered in favor of Herbert P. Becker, Jr., and Shirley N. Becker, upon a renewal note for $3,954.31 plus interest thereon, and attorney’s fees. Chiles argues on appeal that the trial court erred in refusing to allow a continuance, in sustaining the Beckers’ objection to his attempt to offer evidence concerning the consideration for the original note, and in granting additional attorney’s fees, contingent on an appeal. We find no error in denying the motion for continuance since no sufficient ground for the motion was presented. We find…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Tenneco Oil Company v. Padre Drilling CompanyTexas Supreme Court · 1970
  2. Claude v. Gateway National Bank of BeaumontTexas Supreme Court · 1975
  3. Laid Rite, Inc. v. Texas Industries, Inc.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1974
  4. G & W MARINE, INC. v. MorrisCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1971
  5. Success Motivation Institute, Inc. v. Jamieson Film Co.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1971

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3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Ralston Oil and Gas Company v. Gensco, Inc., Gensco, Inc. v. Jack Ralston Oil & Gas CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1983
  2. Frazin v. Haynes & Boone, LLP (In Re Frazin)United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Texas · 2009

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