N. E. Guthrie, Jr., Petitioner v. National Homes Corporation, Respondent

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that the note was non‑negotiable, that Guthrie ratified the note, that unambiguous written words control over conflicting figures even in a non‑negotiable instrument, and therefore reformed the judgment to $80 in favor of National Homes Corporation. Justice Griffin dissented, arguing the negotiability issue was unnecessary and that the jury’s finding on the amount should stand.