Town North National Bank, Petitioner v. Larry Broaddus, Respondents

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's summary judgment in favor of Town North National Bank, holding that a mere representation by a payee that a maker will not be liable does not constitute fraud in the inducement sufficient to overcome the parol evidence rule. Consequently, the defendants' affidavits did not raise a genuine issue of material fact, and the Bank's sworn copy of the note was proper summary‑judgment evidence.