Remley v. Kleypas

MEMORANDUM OPINION

COBB, District Judge.

This case presents a sad tale of too little, too late. Plaintiff, Mrs. Remley, of New York City, borrowed $3,000 from the First National Bank of Jasper, Texas, with Susie Braswell as co-maker. The note became due and overdue, and not paid. Suit was instituted for the $3,000, interest, and attorney’s fees, and alleged the indebtedness was secured by a certain mineral interest in Sabine County, Texas. The suit was filed May 27, 1975, Mrs. Remley was served through the office of the Texas Secretary of State on May 29, 1975, who forwarded the citation and…