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 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 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 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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Introduction United Services Life Insurance Company v. Joan Flores Delaney is a landmark case...
Burden of Tracing in Community Property Cases: A Comprehensive Analysis of A. H. Tarver et al. v. Arline S. Tarver Introduction In the landmark case of A. H. Tarver et al. v. Arline S. Tarver,...
Due Process in License Revocation: HOUSE OF TOBACCO, INC. v. CALVERT Introduction House of Tobacco, Inc. v. Robert S. Calvert is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Texas on October...
Enhancing Parental Rights in Adoption Proceedings: Gunn v. Cavanaugh Introduction Gunn v. Cavanaugh (391 S.W.2d 723, Supreme Court of Texas, 1965) is a landmark case addressing the procedural...