Houston Nat. Exch. Bank of Houston v. Sapp

After long and careful consideration of this case, the writer is so thoroughly convinced of the fact that it was decided wrong by the trial court that he feels impelled to dissent from the judgment of this court affirming that judgment; and the reasons for that dissent will now be stated.

Perhaps the first question in due order for decision is a construction of the certificate of deposit upon which the Houston National Exchange Bank bases its right to recover against the Planters’ National Bank of Rosebud. That instrument contains all the language necessary to constitute a promissory note,…