Corpus Christi Bank and Trust v. Smith

Supreme Court of Texas · Decided 1975-06-04

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POPE, Justice. Corpus Christi Bank and Trust contends that its security interest in certain funds retained by the City of Corpus Christi under a construction contract should prevail over the claims of certain materialmen and subcontractors who failed to perfect their rights against a payment bond given under Article 5160. The trial court, sitting without a jury, rendered judgmen…

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