Hill v. Texas Trust Co. of Austin
Court of Appeals of Texas
Appeal from District Court, Travis County; Geo. Calhoun, Judge. Action by the Texas Trust Company of Austin against Hood Hill. From an adverse judgment, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
Findings of Fact.
JENKINS, J.
On November 23, 1918, the appellant Hood Hill and Joe Gilbert gave to appellee their three joint and several promissory notes, for the respective sums of $428.50, $500, and $2,000, due 30, 60, and 90 days, respectively, after date. These notes not having been paid, Gilbert, one of the makers thereof, but who claimed to be surety for Hill, requested appellee to give him 90 days’ further extension, and to deliver to him the notes, in order that he might sue Hill thereon. This appellee agreed to, pro vided Gilbert would pay $500 in cash and execute Ms promissory note,…
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