West v. Gracey

DAVIS, Justice.

A summary judgment case.

HISTORY

M. A. Bouknight, individually and d/b/a State Securities Company, on January 25, 1960, sued Cleo C. Gracey on a series of notes totalling $8,628.79. Citation was served and Gracey filed an affirmative answer alleging an offset of $10,000.00, and, in the alternative, an offset of $3,-333.33, a plea of want of consideration, and a plea of limitation.

On July 4, 1960, M. A. Bouknight died. On August 16, 1960, Mr. Bouknight’s Will was admitted to probate in Harris County, and his wife, Arline B. Bouknight, the sole legatee and devisee under his Will,…