Flex v. Houston Bank & Trust Co.

TUNKS, Chief Justice.

This is a suit on a promissory note. The defense asserted that the maker had been discharged of liability by order in a bankruptcy proceeding. The question to be decided is whether a certain letter agreement between the maker and payee effectively extended liability of the maker beyond the discharge in bankruptcy. The trial court, after a non-jury trial, rendered judgment for the payee for the balance due on the note, together with interest and attorney’s fees. The maker has appealed. The trial court’s judgment is affirmed.

The original note was executed by the appellant,…