Texas Case Commentaries

Enforceability of Collateral Oral Agreements: Analyzing F. A. Hubacek v. Ennis State Bank

Date: Oct 9, 1958

Enforceability of Collateral Oral Agreements: Analyzing F. A. Hubacek v. Ennis State Bank Introduction F. A. Hubacek v. Ennis State Bank is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Texas...

Consolidation of Specialized Motor Carrier Applications: Alamo Express v. Union City Transfer

Date: Mar 6, 1958

Consolidation of Specialized Motor Carrier Applications: Alamo Express, Inc. v. Union City Transfer et al. Introduction The case of Alamo Express, Inc., et al., Petitioners, v. Union City Transfer et...

State Immunity in Declaratory Judgment: The W. D. Haden Company v. Howard D. Dodgen et al.

Date: Jan 16, 1958

State Immunity in Declaratory Judgment: The W. D. Haden Company v. Howard D. Dodgen et al. Introduction In the landmark case The W. D. Haden Company v. Howard D. Dodgen et al. (308 S.W.2d 838),...

Judicial Discretion in Receiver's Attorney Appointment Affirmed: State Board of Insurance v. Judge Betts

Date: Jan 16, 1958

Judicial Discretion in Receiver's Attorney Appointment Affirmed: State Board of Insurance et al. v. Judge Chas. O. Betts Introduction In the landmark case of State Board of Insurance et al. v....

Admissibility of Parol Evidence to Establish Fraud Despite Merger Clauses

Date: Dec 19, 1957

Admissibility of Parol Evidence to Establish Fraud Despite Merger Clauses Introduction In Dallas Farm Machinery Company v. Ben Reaves, 307 S.W.2d 233 (Tex. 1957), the Supreme Court of Texas addressed...

Excessive Speed as Proximate Cause: Insights from Biggers v. Continental Bus System

Date: Jul 11, 1957

Excessive Speed as Proximate Cause: Insights from Biggers v. Continental Bus System Introduction The case of Mrs. Patricia Biggers et al. v. Continental Bus System, Inc., adjudicated by the Supreme...

Negligence and Liability in One-Way Street Collisions: Dallas Railway Terminal Co. v. Gossett

Date: Nov 8, 1956

Negligence and Liability in One-Way Street Collisions: Dallas Railway Terminal Co. v. Gossett Introduction The case of Dallas Railway Terminal Company v. Vernon A. Gossett et al. (294 S.W.2d 377)...

Establishing Venue Under Subdivision 29a of Art. 1995: Insights from N.W. LADNER v. RELIANCE CORPoration

Date: Oct 4, 1956

Establishing Venue Under Subdivision 29a of Art. 1995: Insights from N.W. LADNER v. RELIANCE CORPoration Introduction The case of N.W. Ladner, Appellant, v. Reliance Corporation et al., adjudicated...

Reasonable Person Standard in Railroad Crossing Statutes and Habit Evidence Admissibility: McFerrin v. Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Co.

Date: Jul 26, 1956

Reasonable Person Standard in Railroad Crossing Statutes and Habit Evidence Admissibility: McFerrin v. Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Co. Introduction The case of Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad...

Mandamus Remedy for Improper Stay and Failure to Sever Cases under the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: Da v. Womack

Date: Jul 19, 1956

Mandamus Remedy for Improper Stay and Failure to Sever Cases under the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: Da v. Womack Introduction Da v. Womack, 156 Tex. 44 (1956), adjudicated by the Supreme...

Texas Supreme Court Establishes Liability for Unlicensed Securities Dealers in Edmond L. Brown v. Harold G. Cole et al.

Date: Jun 21, 1956

Texas Supreme Court Establishes Liability for Unlicensed Securities Dealers in Edmond L. Brown v. Harold G. Cole et al. (291 S.W.2d 704) Introduction In the landmark case of Edmond L. Brown v. Harold...

Judicial Estoppel and Community Property in Betty Knox Long v. Harryett H. Knox

Date: May 31, 1956

Judicial Estoppel and Community Property in Betty Knox Long v. Harryett H. Knox Introduction Betty Knox Long et vir, Petitioners, v. Harryett H. Knox et al., Respondents, decided by the Supreme Court...

Directory Nature of Filing Requirements Under Article 3523 in Probate Claims

Date: Mar 29, 1956

Directory Nature of Filing Requirements Under Article 3523 in Probate Claims Introduction The case of Cecil J. Chisholm, Administrator v. Bewley Mills, a Corporation (287 S.W.2d 943) adjudicated by...

Affirmation of Policy Cancellation: Analysis of Malcolm Womack v. Allstate Insurance Co.

Date: Jan 31, 1956

Affirmation of Policy Cancellation: Analysis of Malcolm Womack v. Allstate Insurance Co. Introduction In Malcolm Womack et al. v. Allstate Insurance Company, 286 S.W.2d 308 (Tex. Civ. App. 1956), the...

Enforceability of Unilateral Supply Agreements and Requirements Contracts: Insights from PACE CORP. v. JACKSON

Date: Dec 22, 1955

Enforceability of Unilateral Supply Agreements and Requirements Contracts: Insights from Pace Corporation v. Jackson Introduction Pace Corporation et al., Petitioners, v. Allan Jackson, Respondent...

Invalidation of Multi-Subject Legislative Amendments: BOARD OF WATER ENGINEERS v. CITY OF SAN ANTONIO

Date: Nov 24, 1955

Invalidation of Multi-Subject Legislative Amendments: BOARD OF WATER ENGINEERS v. CITY OF SAN ANTONIO Introduction The case of BOARD OF WATER ENGINEERS OF THE STATE of Texas v. CITY OF SAN ANTONIO...

Assessor-Collector of Taxes in Independent School Districts Defined as Agents, Not Public Officers

Date: Jul 21, 1955

Assessor-Collector of Taxes in Independent School Districts Defined as Agents, Not Public Officers Introduction The case of Aldine Independent School District v. L. B. Standley (154 Tex. 547, 1955)...

Invalid Conveyance of Public Mineral Estates: Supreme Court of Texas Establishes Strict Compliance with Relinquishment Act

Date: Jul 14, 1955

Invalid Conveyance of Public Mineral Estates: Supreme Court of Texas Establishes Strict Compliance with Relinquishment Act Introduction The case of The Texas Company, Petitioner, v. The State of...

Inclusive Interpretation of 'Physical Injury' in Workers' Compensation: Bailey v. American General Insurance Company

Date: Jun 9, 1955

Inclusive Interpretation of 'Physical Injury' in Workers' Compensation: Bailey v. American General Insurance Company Introduction In the landmark case of Emery Eugene Bailey v. American General...

Taylor v. Meek: Reinforcing the Best Interest Standard in Child Custody Cases

Date: Apr 21, 1955

Taylor v. Meek: Reinforcing the Best Interest Standard in Child Custody Cases Introduction Taylor v. Meek, 276 S.W.2d 787 (Supreme Court of Texas, 1955), is a landmark case that delves into the...