Texas Case Commentaries

Waiver of Notice and Bylaw Compliance in Corporate Governance: CAMP v. SHANNON

Date: Jul 27, 1961

Waiver of Notice and Bylaw Compliance in Corporate Governance: CAMP v. SHANNON Introduction The case of Jesse R. Camp et al. v. Emery E. Shannon (162 Tex. 515) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Mandamus as a Plenary Remedy to Compel Trial Proceedings in Cases of Void Judicial Orders

Date: Jun 22, 1961

Mandamus as a Plenary Remedy to Compel Trial Proceedings in Cases of Void Judicial Orders Introduction The case of C. E. Fulton et al. v. Hon. Delos Finch et al. (162 Tex. 351) adjudicated by the...

Enforcement of Oral Contracts for Mutual Wills: A Comprehensive Analysis of Agnes Kirk et al. v. Lucille Beard et al.

Date: Apr 27, 1961

Enforcement of Oral Contracts for Mutual Wills: A Comprehensive Analysis of Agnes Kirk et al. v. Lucille Beard et al. Introduction The case of Agnes Kirk et al., Petitioners, v. Lucille Beard et al.,...

Exclusive Remedies for Setting Aside Default Judgments under Rule 329-b

Date: Apr 20, 1961

Exclusive Remedies for Setting Aside Default Judgments under Rule 329-b Introduction Faye McEWEN, the relator, filed a lawsuit seeking damages for personal injuries in the District Court of the 44th...

Constructive Trusts in Joint Oil and Gas Ventures: Upholding Equitable Remedies under the Texas Trust Act

Date: Jan 1, 1961

Constructive Trusts in Joint Oil and Gas Ventures: Upholding Equitable Remedies under the Texas Trust Act Introduction The Supreme Court of Texas, in the landmark case of E. G. Omohundro v. Frank D....

Preservation of Errors in Appellate Review: Insights from Wagner v. Foster

Date: Dec 15, 1960

Preservation of Errors in Appellate Review: Insights from Wagner v. Foster Introduction The case of Dennis S. Wagner v. Charles H. Foster et al., reported in 341 S.W.2d 887 by the Supreme Court of...

Reasonableness of Non-Compete Covenants: Insights from Weatherford Oil Tool Co. v. Campbell

Date: Dec 8, 1960

Reasonableness of Non-Compete Covenants: Insights from Weatherford Oil Tool Co. v. Campbell Introduction The case of Weatherford Oil Tool Company, Inc. v. A. G. Campbell et al. (340 S.W.2d 950)...

Construction of Wills: Affirmation of Clear Intent Excluding Indirect Bequests in HUFFMAN v. HUFFMAN

Date: Dec 1, 1960

Construction of Wills: Affirmation of Clear Intent Excluding Indirect Bequests in HUFFMAN v. HUFFMAN Introduction In the landmark case of Lyter Huffman et al. v. Phil C. Huffman et al., adjudicated...

Judicial Admission in Workers' Compensation: Griffin v. Superior Insurance Company

Date: Oct 13, 1960

Judicial Admission in Workers' Compensation: Griffin v. Superior Insurance Company Introduction The case of Richard J. Griffin v. Superior Insurance Company (338 S.W.2d 415) adjudicated by the...

Allocation of Attorney's Fees in Joint Ownership of Negotiable Instruments: Kuper v. Schmidt

Date: Oct 6, 1960

Allocation of Attorney's Fees in Joint Ownership of Negotiable Instruments: Kuper v. Schmidt Introduction C. H. Kuper et al., Petitioners, v. L. J. Schmidt et al., Respondents is a seminal case...

Equitable Relief for Unilateral Mistakes in Public Contract Bidding: Analysis of Taylor v. Arlington Independent School District

Date: Apr 28, 1960

Equitable Relief for Unilateral Mistakes in Public Contract Bidding: Analysis of Taylor v. Arlington Independent School District Introduction The case of James T. Taylor and Son, Inc. v. Arlington...

Affirmation of Article 6674w-4: State Funding for Utility Relocation in Highway Improvements

Date: Jan 7, 1960

Affirmation of Article 6674w-4: State Funding for Utility Relocation in Highway Improvements Introduction The Supreme Court of Texas, in the landmark decision of State of Texas v. City of Austin et...

Crane v. Tunks: Establishing Limits on Discovery to Safeguard Privileged Documents in Civil Proceedings

Date: Oct 29, 1959

Crane v. Tunks: Establishing Limits on Discovery to Safeguard Privileged Documents in Civil Proceedings Introduction In the landmark case of Bess Burkitt Crane et al. v. Hon. Bert H. Tunks, decided...

Lillie M. CLIFTON v. R. W. KOONTZ: Establishing the "Paying Quantities" Standard in Oil and Gas Leases

Date: Jul 30, 1959

Lillie M. CLIFTON v. R. W. KOONTZ: Establishing the "Paying Quantities" Standard in Oil and Gas Leases Introduction The case of Lillie M. CLIFTON et al. v. R. W. KOONTZ et al. (325 S.W.2d 684) was...

Affirmation of Public Use in Urban Renewal and Rejection of Trial de Novo in Eminent Domain

Date: Jul 16, 1959

Affirmation of Public Use in Urban Renewal and Rejection of Trial de Novo in Eminent Domain Introduction The case of R. B. Davis et al. v. City of Lubbock and Urban Renewal Agency of the City of...

Remittitur Standards and Negligence in Emergency Vehicle Operation: Flanigan v. Carswell

Date: Jun 25, 1959

Remittitur Standards and Negligence in Emergency Vehicle Operation: Flanigan v. Carswell Introduction Flanigan et al. v. Carswell et al. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Texas on...

Indemnity Obligations and Summary Judgment: Gulf, Colorado Santa Fe Railway Co. v. McBride

Date: Apr 23, 1959

Indemnity Obligations and Summary Judgment: Gulf, Colorado Santa Fe Railway Co. v. McBride Introduction The case of Gulf, Colorado Santa Fe Railway Company v. G. C. McBride et al., 322 S.W.2d 492...

STRAYHORN v. JONES: Supreme Court of Texas Establishes Precedent on Allocation of Receivership Expenses

Date: Mar 26, 1959

STRAYHORN v. JONES: Supreme Court of Texas Establishes Precedent on Allocation of Receivership Expenses Introduction The case of Ruth Legett JONES et al. v. J. R. STRAYHORN et al. (321 S.W.2d 290)...

Establishing Equitable Relief in Mineral Rights Disputes: Analysis of Miles v. J.O. Martin

Date: Feb 19, 1959

Establishing Equitable Relief in Mineral Rights Disputes: Analysis of Miles v. J.O. Martin Introduction Miles v. J.O. Martin, 321 S.W.2d 62 (Tex. 1959), is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court...

Supreme Court of Texas Clarifies Venue Rules for Easement and Title Cloud Disputes under Article 1995

Date: Feb 19, 1959

Supreme Court of Texas Clarifies Venue Rules for Easement and Title Cloud Disputes under Article 1995 Introduction The case of Edward C. James et al. v. Robert W. Drye et al. ([320 S.W.2d 319](#)),...