Supreme Court of Texas

Under the Texas Constitution, if a lender charges closing costs in excess of three percent, but later refunds the overcharge, bringing the charge costs within the range allowed by Tex. Const. art. XVI 50(a)(6)(E), the lien held by the lender is still valid.

Appellate Information

• Argued 04/18/2001
• Decided 06/07/2001
• Published 06/07/2001

Judges

• Justice BAKER delivered the opinion of the Court.

Court

• Supreme Court of Texas

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Bruce Priddy, Dallas, for Appellant.


• For Appellees:
  
• Kenneth R. Valka, Hales Corners, WI, Shari L. Heyen, Gregory C. Ulmer, Baker & Hostetler, Houston, for Appellee.