M. R. Perkins, Petitioners v. Rex Crittenden, Respondent

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court reversed the summary judgment entered for Rex Crittenden because the plaintiff attached only an unverified copy of the promissory note and an acknowledgment, not a sworn or certified copy as required by Rule 166-A(e), and therefore failed to prove ownership or holder status. The Court adopted prior authority that an affidavit must contain a sworn statement and a jurat, and remanded the case for further proceedings.