Texas Case Commentaries

Supreme Court of Texas Reinforces Standards for Dismissal for Want of Prosecution and Jurisdiction Post-Death in Gracey v. West

Date: Feb 8, 1968

Supreme Court of Texas Reinforces Standards for Dismissal for Want of Prosecution and Jurisdiction Post-Death in Gracey v. West Introduction Gracey v. West, 422 S.W.2d 913 (Tex. 1968), is a...

SUN OIL CO. v. WHITAKER: Establishing Limitations on Temporary Injunctions in Mineral and Water Rights Disputes

Date: Feb 1, 1968

SUN OIL CO. v. WHITAKER: Establishing Limitations on Temporary Injunctions in Mineral and Water Rights Disputes Introduction Sun Oil Company v. Earnest Whitaker et al., 424 S.W.2d 216 (Tex. 1968), is...

Defining Battery Beyond Physical Contact: Fisher v. Carrousel Motor Hotel, Inc.

Date: Dec 28, 1967

Defining Battery Beyond Physical Contact: Fisher v. Carrousel Motor Hotel, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of Emmit E. Fisher v. Carrousel Motor Hotel, Inc., decided by the Supreme Court of...

Ex parte Jack Young: Refining Post-Conviction Habeas Corpus Procedures under Texas Art. 11.07

Date: Sep 15, 1967

Ex parte Jack Young: Refining Post-Conviction Habeas Corpus Procedures under Texas Art. 11.07 Introduction Ex parte Jack Young (418 S.W.2d 824) is a landmark decision by the Court of Criminal Appeals...

Discovery Rule Established in Gaddis v. Smith: A Landmark Texas Supreme Court Decision

Date: Jul 27, 1967

Discovery Rule Established in Gaddis v. Smith: A Landmark Texas Supreme Court Decision Introduction In the landmark case of Dorothy Gaddis et vir v. William C. Smith et al., decided by the Supreme...

Insurer’s Conduct Can Waive Policy Conditions Despite Non-Waiver Agreements

Date: Jul 20, 1967

Insurer’s Conduct Can Waive Policy Conditions Despite Non-Waiver Agreements Introduction The case Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Co. et al. v. Orkin Exterminating Company, Inc. (416 S.W.2d 396)...

Reaffirming the Rule Against Perpetuities in Trust Provisions: Insights from Rekdahl v. Lon

Date: Jul 20, 1967

Reaffirming the Rule Against Perpetuities in Trust Provisions: Insights from Rekdahl v. Lon Introduction The case of Rekdahl et ux. v. Lon et al. (417 S.W.2d 387) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Extension of Strict Liability to Cosmetic Products: L.A. McKisison v. Sales Affiliates, Inc.

Date: Jul 6, 1967

Extension of Strict Liability to Cosmetic Products: L.A. McKisison v. Sales Affiliates, Inc. Introduction The case of L.A. McKisison v. Sales Affiliates, Inc. (416 S.W.2d 787) adjudicated by the...

Accrual of Cause of Action Upon Tax Deficiency Assessment in Negligence Claims: Atkins v. Crosland

Date: Jul 6, 1967

Accrual of Cause of Action Upon Tax Deficiency Assessment in Negligence Claims: Atkins v. Crosland Introduction The case of Roy D. Atkins v. Robert E. Crosland (417 S.W.2d 150) adjudicated by the...

Reaffirmation of Visitation Rights Under Changed Circumstances: Leithold v. Plass

Date: Apr 27, 1967

Reaffirmation of Visitation Rights Under Changed Circumstances: Leithold v. Plass Introduction The case of Louis C. Leithold v. Thyra Nichols Plass and Gilbert Norman Plass (413 S.W.2d 698)...

Distinguishing Contractual Obligations from Alimony in Texas Divorce Settlements

Date: Mar 30, 1967

Distinguishing Contractual Obligations from Alimony in Texas Divorce Settlements Introduction The landmark case of Anna Goldlustova Francis v. Garnet P. Francis Jr., adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Jackson v. Ewton: Clarifying the Necessity of Cross-Points in Appellate Procedure under Texas Rule 324

Date: Feb 23, 1967

Jackson v. Ewton: Clarifying the Necessity of Cross-Points in Appellate Procedure under Texas Rule 324 Introduction Jackson v. Ewton, 411 S.W.2d 715 (Tex. 1967), is a pivotal case in Texas appellate...

Separation of Powers in Judicial Review: Insights from GERST v. NIXON

Date: Feb 9, 1967

Separation of Powers in Judicial Review: Insights from GERST v. NIXON Introduction The case of James O. Gerst et al. v. Orren L. Nixon et al. (411 S.W.2d 350) decided by the Supreme Court of Texas on...

Wilson v. Scott: Establishing Expert Evidence in Informed Consent Cases

Date: Feb 2, 1967

Wilson v. Scott: Establishing Expert Evidence in Informed Consent Cases Introduction Anthony Wilson v. Frank E. Scott, 412 S.W.2d 299 (Tex. 1967), is a pivotal case in Texas jurisprudence concerning...

Finality of Judgments in Civil Litigation: Insights from North East Independent School District v. Guy Aldridge

Date: Mar 31, 1966

Finality of Judgments in Civil Litigation: Insights from North East Independent School District v. Guy Aldridge Introduction North East Independent School District v. Guy Aldridge, 400 S.W.2d 893...

Establishing Full Faith and Credit for Out-of-State Judgments: Insights from O'BRIEN v. LANPAR COmpany

Date: Mar 10, 1966

Establishing Full Faith and Credit for Out-of-State Judgments: Insights from O'BRIEN v. LANPAR COmpany Introduction The case of James H. O'BRIEN v. LANPAR COmpany (399 S.W.2d 340) adjudicated by the...

Negligence and Causation Burden in Medical Malpractice: Insights from Hart v. Van Zandt

Date: Mar 3, 1966

Negligence and Causation Burden in Medical Malpractice: Insights from Hart v. Van Zandt Introduction Hart v. Van Zandt (399 S.W.2d 791, Supreme Court of Texas, 1966) is a pivotal case in the realm of...

Estoppel as a Remedy for Indefinite Contracts: A New Precedent in Texas Contract Law from Wheeler v. White

Date: Feb 3, 1966

Estoppel as a Remedy for Indefinite Contracts: A New Precedent in Texas Contract Law from Wheeler v. White Introduction Ellis D. Wheeler v. S.E. White, decided by the Supreme Court of Texas in 1966,...

DuPuy v. City of Waco: Reinforcing Property Rights in Public Infrastructure Projects

Date: Dec 16, 1965

DuPuy v. City of Waco: Reinforcing Property Rights in Public Infrastructure Projects Introduction The case of Leslie C. DuPUY, Jr., Petitioner, v. The CITY OF WACO, Respondent (396 S.W.2d 103) was...

Declaratory Judgments and Jurisdictional Limits in UNITED SERVICES LIFE INSURANCE CO. v. DELANEY

Date: Dec 2, 1965

Declaratory Judgments and Jurisdictional Limits in UNITED SERVICES LIFE INSURANCE CO. v. DELANEY Introduction United Services Life Insurance Company v. Joan Flores Delaney is a landmark case...

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