Reaffirmation of Mandatory Rehearing Motions and Mandamus as a Remedy in Stoner v. Massey Introduction In the landmark case of William Howard Stoner, Relator, v. Honorable Frank A. Massey et al.,...
Turner v. General Motors Corp.: Affirming Strict Liability in Design Defects for Crashworthiness Introduction The case of Robert A. Turner v. General Motors Corporation et al., adjudicated by the...
Supremacy Clause Preempts Division of Railroad Retirement Benefits in Texas Divorce Cases Introduction The case of William John Eichelberger v. Helen Beatrice Eichelberger, decided by the Supreme...
Overruling Lex Loci Delicti and the Dissimilarity Doctrine: Insights from Esperanza Gutierrez v. Edward R. Collins Introduction Esperanza Gutierrez v. Edward R. Collins, 583 S.W.2d 312, adjudicated...
Waiver of Jury Argument Reversible Error: Standard Fire Insurance Company v. Arthur Reese, Jr. (584 S.W.2d 835) Introduction Standard Fire Insurance Company v. Arthur Reese, Jr., decided by the...
Affirmation of Res Judicata and Lis Pendens in Texas Water Rights Adjudication Introduction In the landmark case of TEXAS WATER RIGHTS COMMISSION et al. v. CROW IRON WORKS et al., decided on May 30,...
Establishing the Burden of Meritorious Defense in Texas Bill of Review: Baker v. Goldsmith Introduction Baker v. Goldsmith, 582 S.W.2d 404 (Tex. 1979), serves as a pivotal case in Texas civil...
Sufficiency of Pleadings in Post-Answer Default Judgments: STONER v. THOMPSON Introduction The case of Roger H. Stoner v. Joe Glenn Thompson et al., decided by the Supreme Court of Texas on April 11,...
Texas Supreme Court Affirms Enforceability of Irrevocable Letters of Credit Issued by National Banks Under UCC Introduction The case of The Republic National Bank of Dallas v. Northwest National Bank...
Ensuring Due Process in Constructive Contempt: Ex parte Aubrey Jerald Gordon Introduction Ex parte Aubrey Jerald Gordon is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Texas on April 4, 1979....
Negligent Hiring and Gross Negligence: The Estate of Earl Arrington v. Eugene Fields Introduction The case of The Estate of Earl Arrington et al. v. Eugene Fields (578 S.W.2d 173) heard by the Court...
Nora Ray v. Farmers' State Bank of Hart: Establishing Negligence Standards in Check Alteration Cases Introduction The case of Nora Ray v. Farmers' State Bank of Hart, Texas (576 S.W.2d 607)...
Enhanced Duty for Governmental Entities Regarding Special Roadway Defects: County of Harris v. Eaton Introduction County of Harris v. Eaton et al., 573 S.W.2d 177 (Tex. 1978), is a landmark case...
Directed Verdict Based on Uncontradicted Party Testimony in Common-Law Marriage Claims: Collora v. Navarro Introduction Ollie B. Collora v. Franklin R. Navarro, 574 S.W.2d 65 (Tex. 1978), is a...
Ensuring Effective Assistance of Counsel in Indigent Appeals: The High v. Texas Decision Introduction The case of Jerry Lee HIGH v. The STATE of Texas was adjudicated by the Court of Criminal Appeals...
Recognition of Independent Loss of Consortium Actions in Texas: Whittlesey v. Miller Introduction Case: David Andrew Whittlesey, Petitioner, v. Ann P. Miller, Respondent Court: Supreme Court of Texas...
Limits on Appellate Review of Temporary Injunctions: Insights from Davis v. Huey Introduction Tom H. Davis and his wife, Hattie Davis, entered into a legal dispute with Robert M. Huey and his wife,...
Adequate Notice of Trial Setting Under Texas Civil Procedure: Mansfield State Bank v. Cohn Introduction Mansfield State Bank v. Maurice J. Cohn, (573 S.W.2d 181), is a pivotal case decided by the...
Establishing Standards for Summary Judgment Evidence and Waiver of Defects: Life Insurance Co. v. Gar-Dal, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case The Life Insurance Company of Virginia v. Gar-Dal,...
Inverse Condemnation and Permit Denial: A Landmark Decision in CITY OF AUSTIN v. TEAGUE Introduction City of Austin v. Joe M. Teague et al., 570 S.W.2d 389 (1978), is a pivotal case decided by the...