Texas Commerce Bank, National Association, N/k/a Chase Bank of Texas, National Association, Petitioner v. Robin New…

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that unobjected hearsay affidavits satisfy the evidentiary requirement for unliquidated damages under Rule 243 and that the specific affidavits presented were legally sufficient to support both damages and attorney's fees. Accordingly, the court reversed the appellate court’s rulings on damages and fees and remanded for entry of judgment for Texas Commerce Bank.