Releasing Named Tort-Feasors Only: Texas Supreme Court's Landmark Decision in MCMILLEN v. KLINGENSMITH Introduction The case of Kenneth D. McMILLEN et ux. v. Dr. William KLINGENSMITH et al. (467...
Coverage of Building Damage by Burglars under Vandalism and Malicious Mischief Endorsement: U.S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. Bimco Iron and Metal Corp. Introduction In the landmark case of United...
Hidalgo v. Surety Savings: Clarifying the Role of Pleadings in Summary Judgment Introduction The case of Carolina E. Hidalgo, a femme sole, versus Surety Savings and Loan Association, a corporation,...
Texas Supreme Court Establishes Exception to Rule 683 in Public Nuisance Injunctions Introduction The case of The State of Texas v. Cook United, Inc. et al., decided on January 13, 1971, by the...
Admissibility of Prior Convictions: Landry v. Travelers Insurance Co. (1970) Introduction Robert Landry Jr., Petitioner, v. The Travelers Insurance Company, Respondent (458 S.W.2d 649) is a pivotal...
Community Property and Military Disability Retirement Benefits: Analysis of BUSBY v. BUSBY Introduction BUSBY v. BUSBY is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Texas on July 29, 1970. This...
Restricting Civil Remedies in Penal Statute Enforcement: Texas Liquor Control Board v. Canyon Creek Land Corporation Introduction In the landmark case of Texas Liquor Control Board v. Canyon Creek...
Reaffirming the Standard of Causation in Medical Malpractice: LENGER v. PHYSICIAN'S GENERAL Hospital, Inc. Introduction Dennis H. LENGER v. PHYSICIAN'S GENERAL Hospital, Inc. is a pivotal case...
Clarifying the Claim of Right in Adverse Possession: BUTLER v. HANSON Introduction BUTLER v. HANSON, 455 S.W.2d 942 (Tex. 1970), is a pivotal case in Texas property law that delves into the...
Enforceability of Regulatory Standards in Barber Education: TEXAS STATE BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS v. BEAUMONT BARBER COLLEGE Introduction The case of TEXAS STATE BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS et al. v....
Duty of Care in Premises Liability: Insights from SEIDENECK v. CAL BAYREUTHER ASSOCIATES Introduction The case of Seideneck et ux. v. Cal Bayreuther Associates et al. (451 S.W.2d 752) adjudicated by...
Mandamus Validates Judicial Rendition Requirements: Analysis of Comet Aluminum Company, Inc. v. Dibrell Introduction Comet Aluminum Company, Inc. v. Honorable Joe B. Dibrell et al. is a pivotal case...
Zoning Ordinances Must Be Amended by Ordinance, Not Resolution: City of Hutchins v. Prasifka Introduction City of Hutchins, Texas versus Frank J. Prasifka et al. is a landmark case decided by the...
Accord and Satisfaction Principles in Subcontractor Contracts: An Analysis of Lenox JENKINS v. HENRY C. BECK COmpany Introduction The legal doctrine of accord and satisfaction serves as a critical...
Establishing Ownership of Partnership Interests in Foreclosure: GEVINSON v. MANHATTAN CONSTruction Introduction Daniel Gevinson et al. v. Manhattan Construction Company of Oklahoma et al. is a...
Pope v. Ferguson: Supreme Court of Texas Denies Mandamus for Speedy Trial Rights Introduction In Lawrence C. Pope v. Clarence Ferguson, 445 S.W.2d 950 (Supreme Court of Texas, 1969), the appellant,...
Defining 'Guest' in Texas Tort Law: Analysis of Satterfield v. Jess Satterfield Introduction Satterfield v. Jess Satterfield (448 S.W.2d 456, Supreme Court of Texas, 1969) is a landmark case that...
Affirmation of Oral Final Judgments and Effect of Defendant’s Death in Divorce Proceedings: Foster v. Dunn Introduction Foster C. Dunn, Deceased, Petitioner, v. Juanita Dunn, Respondent is a landmark...
Affirmation of Contingent Fee Agreements and No Conflict of Interest in Wrongful Death Claims: Mandell Wright v. Enola M. Thomas Introduction The case of Mandell Wright, Petitioners, v. Enola M....
Establishing Strict Liability on Defective Products Using Circumstantial Evidence: Darryl v. Ford Motor Company Introduction The case of Harold Darryl et ux. v. Ford Motor Company, decided on May 28,...