Legal Opinion
Schwegmann Bank & Trust Company of Jefferson v. Cecil R. Simmons
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided September 18, 1989No. 88-4674PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
EDITH H. JONES, Circuit Judge:
Dr. Cecil R. Simmons contests on several grounds the trial court’s entry of summary judgment, holding him liable for his promissory note in the face amount of $117,864, together with interest, attorneys fees and costs. Finding no reversible error in the trial court’s decision, we affirm.
BACKGROUND
Dr. Simmons was persuaded to enter into a limited partnership whose purpose was the purchase of investment real estate located in Tarrant County, Texas. The promoters of this limited partnership and numerous similar ventures were headquartered in Louisiana. On July 31,…
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