Shook v. Republic National Bank of Dallas

McKAY, Justice.

This appeal is from a judgment notwithstanding the verdict against appellant John L. Shook who sued appellee Republic National Bank of Dallas alleging usury accomplished through a shell corporation and economic duress in the execution and renewals of a corporate note and in the forced sale of collateral. Appellee, who was awarded $310,395.09 on its counterclaim for principal and interest against Shook, cross-appeals claiming that the trial court erred in considering several defensive issues and in admitting evidence. Appellee also claims that appellant’s death caused any usury…