Homestead Rights Survive Family Dissolution: J. D. WOODS v. ALVARADO STATE BANK Introduction The Supreme Court of Texas, in the case of J. D. Woods et al. v. Alvarado State Bank (118 Tex. 586, 1929),...
Implied Covenant of Diligence in Oil and Gas Leases: W. T. Waggoner Estate v. Sigler Oil Company (1929) Introduction The case of W. T. Waggoner Estate v. Sigler Oil Company (No. 4523), decided by the...
Surviving Spouse's Homestead Rights and Limits on Heirs' Claims: Benjamin F. Sargeant v. Mary Louise Sargeant Introduction The case of Benjamin F. Sargeant et al. v. Mary Louise Sargeant (118 Tex....
Constitutional Limits on Legislative Compensation Affirmed in S. H. Terrell v. A. H. King (1929) Introduction The landmark case of S. H. Terrell, Comptroller, v. A. H. King (118 Tex. 237), decided by...
Implied Covenants in Mineral Land Transactions: A Comprehensive Analysis of Freeport Sulphur Co. v. American Sulphur Royalty Co. (117 Tex. 439, 1928) Introduction The case of Freeport Sulphur Company...
Legality of Municipal Pension Funds: Analysis of W. R. Byrd v. City of Dallas (1928) Introduction In the landmark case of W. R. Byrd v. City of Dallas (118 Tex. 28, 1928), the Supreme Court of Texas...
Interpretation of Article 2190: Waiver of Independent Issues in Judicial Proceedings Introduction The landmark case of L. D. Ormsby et al. v. R. E. Ratcliffe, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Delegation of Legislative Power to Administrative Agencies in Irrigation District Formation Confirmed: TRIMMIER v. CARLTON Introduction The case of Paul Trimmier, Canvassing Board, et al. v. J.B....
Jurisdictional Strictness in Workmen's Compensation Enforcement: An Analysis of J.W. Mingus v. Helen Florence Wadley Introduction The case of J.W. Mingus, Receiver, v. Helen Florence Wadley et al....
Exclusive Jurisdiction and Judicial Authority: An In-Depth Analysis of Cleveland v. Ward Introduction The case of John L. Cleveland et al. v. Irwin T. Ward, District Judge, et al., adjudicated by the...
Limitation on Partition of Urban Homestead Excess: EMY BURKEY WHITEMAN ET AL. v. FRED J. BURKEY ET AL. Introduction In the landmark case EMY BURKEY WHITEMAN ET AL. v. FRED J. BURKEY ET AL., decided...
Mandamus Actions in Municipal Elections Limited to State Authorities: Analysis of Yett v. Cook Introduction The case of W.D. Yett, Mayor, et al. v. Chas. B. Cook et al. (115 Tex. 205) adjudicated by...
Constitutional Limitation on Legislative Expansion of Wives' Separate Property Rights in Texas Introduction The case of Gus I. Arnold, Administrator v. Adele E. Leonard et al. (114 Tex. 535)...
Establishing Homestead Abandonment: Insights from H.B. Crowder Sr. v. Union National Bank of Houston Introduction The case of H.B. Crowder Sr. v. Union National Bank of Houston (114 Tex. 34)...
Reasonable Care Standard for Passenger Carriers Established in Gulf Colorado Santa Fe Railway Co. v. Conley Introduction The case of Gulf, Colorado Santa Fe Railway Company v. Charles L. Conley and...
Severance of Mineral Rights and the Limitations of Vendor's Lien: Insights from Humphreys-Mexia Co. v. Gammon Introduction The landmark case of Humphreys-Mexia Company et al. v. J.L. Gammon et al....
Severance of Mineral Rights as Taxable Real Property: Stephens County et al. v. Mid-Kansas Oil Gas Company Introduction The case of Stephens County et al. v. Mid-Kansas Oil Gas Company, decided by...
Determinate Mineral Estate and Forfeiture due to Abandonment in Texas Oil Leases Introduction The Texas Company et al. v. Nelson Davis et al. (113 Tex. 321), decided by the Supreme Court of Texas on...
Proof of Injury Essential for Rescinding Contracts on Fraud: T.J. RUSSELL v. INDUSTRIAL TRANSPORTATION CO. Introduction The case of T.J. RUSSELL v. INDUSTRIAL TRANSPORTATION COmpany (113 Tex. 441)...
Equitable Distribution of Separate Real Estate in Divorce: Insights from J.C. Hedtke v. Lena Hedtke (112 Tex. 404) Introduction J.C. Hedtke v. Lena Hedtke is a landmark decision rendered by the...