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accidental and bona fide error in Texas

14 Texas opinions name it 1 courts 1974–2015 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Texas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Windhorst v. Adcock Pipe and Supplygreen
tex · 1977 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1977–1981
2 sentences

1981Each contract or transaction in violation of this section shall constitute a separate offense punishable hereunder. [Emphasis added.] In construing Article 5069-1.06, our supreme court has held that: “By describing the conditions precedent to recovery of penalties in the disjunctive, the Legislature made it clear that only one such condition need occur to trigger penalties: either a contract for, a charge of, or receipt of usurious interest.” Windhorst v. Adcock Pipe and Supply, 547 S.W.2d 260, 261 (Tex.1977).

1977Article 5069-1.06 provides: “(1) Any person who contracts for, charges, or receives interest which is greater than the amount authorized by this Subtitle, shall forfeit to the obligor twice the amount of interest contracted for, charged or received, and reasonable attorney[s’] fees fixed by the court provided that there shall be no penalty for a violation which results from an accidental and bona fide error”. “(2) Any person who contracts for, charges or receives interest which is in ex *527 cess of double the amount of interest allowed by this Subtitle shall forfeit as an additional penalty,

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Moore v. Sabine National Bank of Port Arthurgreen
texapp · 1975 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
2 sentences

1977See Moore v. Sabine National Bank of Port Arthur, 527 S.W.2d 209, 213 (Tex.Civ.App. 1975, writ ref’d n. r. e.), Ratner v. Chemical Bank New York Trust Co., 329 P.Supp. 270 (S.D.N.Y.1971).

1977Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat.Ann. art. 5069-1.06(1) (1971); Moore v. Sabine National Bank of Port Arthur, supra; Am.

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Esparza v. Nolan Wells Communications, Inc.green
texapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989Esparza v. Nolan Wells Communications, Inc., 653 S.W.2d 532, 536 (Tex. App.—Austin 1983, no writ).

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Tyra v. Bob Carroll Construction Co.green
tex · 1982 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
1 sentence

1988Tyra v. Bob Carroll Construction Co., 639 S.W.2d 690, 691 (Tex.1982); Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat.Ann. art. 5069-1.06 (Vernon 1986).

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Tri-County Farmer's Co-Op v. Bendelegreen
tex · 1982 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
1 sentence

1984See Hagar v. Williams, supra at 789 n. 8; see also Tri-County Farmer’s Co-op v. Bendele, 641 S.W.2d 208, 209-10 (Tex.1982).

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Cochran v. American Savings & Loan Ass'n of Houstongreen
tex · 1979 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
1 sentence

1983Cochran v. American Savings & Loan Ass’n, 586 S.W.2d 849, 850 (Tex.1979).

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Renfro Drug Co. v. Lewisgreen
tex · 1950 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
2 sentences

1980Mecey also asserts that there is “. . .no evidence that the insertion of 10% interest [in a 1975 $7,500 note] was not the result of a bona fide error.” Here, Mecey seeks to come within the provision of Article 5069-1.06(1) which pro *929 vides: “. . . there shall be no penalty for a violation which results from an accidental and bona fide error.” In determining whether there is no evidence to back up the finding of no bona fide error, we must “. . . view the evidence in its most favorable light in support of the finding of the vital fact, considering only the evidence and the inferences which

1980Mecey also asserts that there is “. . .no evidence that the insertion of 10% interest [in a 1975 $7,500 note] was not the result of a bona fide error.” Here, Mecey seeks to come within the provision of Article 5069-1.06(1) which pro *929 vides: “. . . there shall be no penalty for a violation which results from an accidental and bona fide error.” In determining whether there is no evidence to back up the finding of no bona fide error, we must “. . . view the evidence in its most favorable light in support of the finding of the vital fact, considering only the evidence and the inferences which

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Hernandez v. United States Finance Companygreen
texapp · 1969 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
1 sentence

1974Civ.Stat.Ann., provides: “Any person who contracts for, charges or receives interest which is greater than the amount authorized by this Subtitle, shall forfeit to the obligor twice the amount of interest contracted for, charged or received, and reasonable attorney fees fixed by the court provided that there shall be no penalty for a violation which results from an accidental and bona fide error.” In Hernandez v. United States Finance Co., 441 S.W.2d 859, 862 (Tex.Civ.App.-Waco 1969, writ dism’d), it is stated that “A contract which is not usurious on its face will not be held in violation of

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Walker v. Temple Trust Co.green
tex · 1935 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
2 sentences

1974Civ.Stat.Ann., provides: “Any person who contracts for, charges or receives interest which is greater than the amount authorized by this Subtitle, shall forfeit to the obligor twice the amount of interest contracted for, charged or received, and reasonable attorney fees fixed by the court provided that there shall be no penalty for a violation which results from an accidental and bona fide error.” In Hernandez v. United States Finance Co., 441 S.W.2d 859, 862 (Tex.Civ.App.-Waco 1969, writ dism’d), it is stated that “A contract which is not usurious on its face will not be held in violation of

1974Civ.Stat.Ann., provides: “Any person who contracts for, charges or receives interest which is greater than the amount authorized by this Subtitle, shall forfeit to the obligor twice the amount of interest contracted for, charged or received, and reasonable attorney fees fixed by the court provided that there shall be no penalty for a violation which results from an accidental and bona fide error.” In Hernandez v. United States Finance Co., 441 S.W.2d 859, 862 (Tex.Civ.App.-Waco 1969, writ dism’d), it is stated that “A contract which is not usurious on its face will not be held in violation of

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
City of Keller v. Wilson green
tex · 2005
1 sentence

2015CODE ANN. § 305.101 (“A creditor is not subject to penalty under this chapter for any usurious interest that results from an accidental and bona fide error.”); Keller, 168 S.W.3d at 822 ; Merry Homes, 312 S.W.3d at 943 .

12015–2015
Merry Homes, Inc. v. Chi Hung Luu green
texapp · 2010
1 sentence

2015CODE ANN. § 305.101 (“A creditor is not subject to penalty under this chapter for any usurious interest that results from an accidental and bona fide error.”); Keller, 168 S.W.3d at 822 ; Merry Homes, 312 S.W.3d at 943 .

12015–2015
Huff v. Fidelity Union Life Insurance Company green
tex · 1958
1 sentence

1981Id. . “(1) Any person who ... charges . .. interest which is greater than the amount authorized by this Subtitle, shall forfeit to the obligor twice the amount of interest ... charged, and reasonable attorney fees fixed by the court provided that there shall be no penalty for a violation which results from an accidental and bona fide error.

11981–1981
Cartwright v. Canode green
· 1914
2 sentences

1980Mecey also asserts that there is “. . .no evidence that the insertion of 10% interest [in a 1975 $7,500 note] was not the result of a bona fide error.” Here, Mecey seeks to come within the provision of Article 5069-1.06(1) which pro *929 vides: “. . . there shall be no penalty for a violation which results from an accidental and bona fide error.” In determining whether there is no evidence to back up the finding of no bona fide error, we must “. . . view the evidence in its most favorable light in support of the finding of the vital fact, considering only the evidence and the inferences which

1980Mecey also asserts that there is “. . .no evidence that the insertion of 10% interest [in a 1975 $7,500 note] was not the result of a bona fide error.” Here, Mecey seeks to come within the provision of Article 5069-1.06(1) which pro *929 vides: “. . . there shall be no penalty for a violation which results from an accidental and bona fide error.” In determining whether there is no evidence to back up the finding of no bona fide error, we must “. . . view the evidence in its most favorable light in support of the finding of the vital fact, considering only the evidence and the inferences which

11980–1980
Tenneco Oil Company v. Padre Drilling Company green
tex · 1970
1 sentence

1977Tenneco Oil Company v. Padre Drilling Company, 453 S.W.2d 814 (Tex.1970).

11977–1977
Townsend v. Adler green
texapp · 1974
2 sentences

1977The Millers’ loan instruments show on their face that the loan is usurious, as in Townsend supra. In such a case, the Bank has the burden to prove that the terms of the loan resulted from an accidental and bona fide error.

1977The Millers’ loan instruments show on their face that the loan is usurious, as in Townsend supra. In such a case, the Bank has the burden to prove that the terms of the loan resulted from an accidental and bona fide error.

11977–1977
McDonald v. Savoy green
texapp · 1973
1 sentence

1975McDonald v. Savoy, 501 S.W.2d 400 (Tex.Civ.App.1973, no writ).

11975–1975
Greever v. Persky green
tex · 1942
2 sentences

1975In response appellee argues that the term, “charging,” as used in Art. 5069-8.01 and 8.02 is dependent upon the excessive charge having been contracted for in the installment contract or upon the excessive charge having been received before the penalties in those articles may be invoked. *212 Appellee relies upon Greever v. Persky, 140 Tex. 64 , 165 S.W.2d 709 (1942), and Mays v. Pierce, 154 Tex. 489 , 281 S.W.2d 79 (1955).

1975In response appellee argues that the term, “charging,” as used in Art. 5069-8.01 and 8.02 is dependent upon the excessive charge having been contracted for in the installment contract or upon the excessive charge having been received before the penalties in those articles may be invoked. *212 Appellee relies upon Greever v. Persky, 140 Tex. 64 , 165 S.W.2d 709 (1942), and Mays v. Pierce, 154 Tex. 489 , 281 S.W.2d 79 (1955).

11975–1975
Mays v. Pierce green
tex · 1955
1 sentence

1975In response appellee argues that the term, “charging,” as used in Art. 5069-8.01 and 8.02 is dependent upon the excessive charge having been contracted for in the installment contract or upon the excessive charge having been received before the penalties in those articles may be invoked. *212 Appellee relies upon Greever v. Persky, 140 Tex. 64 , 165 S.W.2d 709 (1942), and Mays v. Pierce, 154 Tex. 489 , 281 S.W.2d 79 (1955).

11975–1975

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