Affirmation of Strict Scrutiny in Attorney-Client Fee Agreements: Archer v. Griffith Introduction Fancher Archer v. Nova Dean Griffith is a significant case decided by the Supreme Court of Texas on...
Rule 267 Application in Johnson v. Southwestern Bell: Defining Judicial Discretion in Witness Sequestration Introduction In the landmark case of SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY and James Cozart...
PORTER v. WILSON: Clarifying the Role of Quitclaim Deeds in Adverse Possession Claims under Texas Law Introduction In the landmark case of Thomas W. Porter v. Frank P. Wilson, Sr., et ux., decided by...
Reaffirming the Duty to Defend under Omnibus Clauses: Insights from Heyden Newport Chemical Corp. v. Southern General Insurance Co. Introduction The case of Heyden Newport Chemical Corporation et al....
Insurance Policy Interpretation: Royal Indemnity Co. v. Bob Marshall, Jr. Establishes Limits on Coverage for Unnamed Locations Introduction The case of Royal Indemnity Company v. Bob Marshall, Jr.,...
Clarifying Standards for Bill of Review and Setting Aside Default Judgments: Hanks v. Rosser Introduction Hanks v. Rosser, 378 S.W.2d 31 (1964), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Texas, addresses...
Establishing Residency Requirements for Political Candidates: Insights from J. Alton Mills v. Robert Franklin Bartlett Introduction The case of J. Alton Mills v. Robert Franklin Bartlett, decided by...
Stare Decisis in Property Title Disputes: Analysis of Swilley v. McCain. Introduction The landmark case of W. S. Swilley et al. v. Mrs. Norah McCain et al., decided by the Supreme Court of Texas on...
Roman Hernandez v. Heldenfels: Establishing Contractors' Duty of Care to Property Owner’s Employees as Invitees Introduction The case of Roman Hernandez v. F. W. Heldenfels et al. (374 S.W.2d 196)...
Halepeska v. Callihan Interests: Establishing Duty and Volenti Non Fit Injuria in Texas Law Introduction The case of Natalie K. Halepeska et al. v. Callihan Interests, Inc., adjudicated by the...
Reversal of Will Validity Due to Insufficient Evidence of Undue Influence in Rothermel v. Duncan Introduction The case of Louis F. Rothermel, Individually and as Independent Executor, Petitioner, v....
Admission of Prior Injuries in Workmen's Compensation Cases: Hartford v. McCardell Introduction In the landmark case Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company v. George McCardell, 369 S.W.2d 331 (Tex....
Texas Supreme Court Affirms Mandamus Authority Over Banking Commissioner and Restricts De Novo Review of Bank Charter Decisions Introduction The case of Chemical Bank Trust Company v. Honorable J. M....
Private Dedication and Implied Easements for Recreational Use Rejected: Drye v. Eagle Rock Ranch Introduction Drye v. Eagle Rock Ranch, 364 S.W.2d 196 (Tex. 1962), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Supreme Court of Texas Establishes Jurisdictional Limits on Writs in Custody Disputes Introduction The case of Thomas H. Crofts et al. v. The Court of Civil Appeals for the Eighth Supreme Judicial...
Enforcing Contractual Obligations in Farmout Agreements: Myers v. Gulf Coast Minerals Management Corp. Introduction Myers v. Gulf Coast Minerals Management Corp. is a landmark case decided by the...
Rejection of the 'Accepted Work' Doctrine: Strakos v. Gehring Establishes Contractor Liability for Negligence Post Work Acceptance Introduction The case of John Strakos v. John H. Gehring, N.M....
Constructive Trusts and Summary Judgment: GAINES v. HAMMAN Commentary Introduction Leon Gaines, a seasoned geologist, engaged in multiple oil and gas lease transactions with Blake Hamman, an oil and...
Defining 'Taking' in Flood Control Projects: Insights from Brazos River Authority v. City of Graham Introduction The landmark case of Brazos River Authority v. City of Graham, decided by the Supreme...
Trial de Novo Standard Established for Insurance Policy Approval Review Introduction The case of Key Western Life Insurance Company v. State Board of Insurance, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...