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

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that the note was non‑negotiable, that unambiguous written words control over conflicting figures even for non‑negotiable instruments, and that Guthrie ratified the note, limiting National Homes' judgment to $80. Justice Griffin dissented, arguing the negotiability finding was unnecessary and that the jury's award of $780 plus interest should stand.