Legal Opinion
Braugh v. Corpus Christi Bank & Trust
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided August 29, 1980No. 1500PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
BISSETT, Justice.
In this appeal, the primary issue is whether the Texas usury law was preempted by federal legislation. Corpus Christi Bank & Trust (Bank) sued Roger S. Braugh and his wife, Kathleen M. Braugh (the Braughs), to recover the past-due principal sums remaining unpaid on several promissory notes covered by two loan agreements, accrued interest on the notes, attorney’s fees; and to foreclose liens on various collateral mortgaged by the Braughs pursuant to the terms of the instruments evidencing the loan transactions. The Braughs, in addition to a general answer, filed a…
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