Texas Case Commentaries

Establishing Joint Liability in Defamation: Bentley v. Bunton and Gates

Date: Feb 14, 2003

Establishing Joint Liability in Defamation: Bentley v. Bunton and Gates Introduction Bentley v. Bunton and Gates is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Texas that delves into the complexities...

Reevaluation of Vicarious Liability in Medical Residency Programs: St. Joseph Hospital v. Wolff

Date: Feb 14, 2003

Reevaluation of Vicarious Liability in Medical Residency Programs: St. Joseph Hospital v. Wolff Introduction The case of St. Joseph Hospital v. Stacy Lynn Wolff, decided by the Supreme Court of Texas...

Anadarko v. Thompson: Defining "Capable of Production" in Gas Mining Leases

Date: Jan 31, 2003

Anadarko v. Thompson: Defining "Capable of Production" in Gas Mining Leases Introduction Anadarko Petroleum Corporation v. Phillip Thompson, et al. (94 S.W.3d 550), adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Establishing Standards for Late Summary Judgment Responses in Texas Supreme Court

Date: Jan 1, 2003

Establishing Standards for Late Summary Judgment Responses in Texas Supreme Court Introduction The case of Bob E. Carpenter, C.D. Consulting and Operating Company, and C.D. Roustabout Company and...

Mechanic’s Lien Validity Determined Exclusively by Courts: CVN GROUP v. DELGADO Sets Precedent

Date: Jan 1, 2003

Mechanic’s Lien Validity Determined Exclusively by Courts: CVN GROUP v. DELGADO Sets Precedent Introduction CVN Group, Inc. v. Enrique Delgado and Marjorie Delgado is a pivotal case decided by the...

Dow Chemical Co. v. Larry Bright, Jr.: Establishing Limits on General Contractors' Duty of Care

Date: Dec 20, 2002

Dow Chemical Co. v. Larry Bright, Jr.: Establishing Limits on General Contractors' Duty of Care Introduction The case of The Dow Chemical Company and the Dow Chemical Company d/b/a Engineering and...

Expanding Duty of Care for Mental Health Facilities: Texas Home Management, Inc. v. Edith Carol Peavy

Date: Dec 13, 2002

Expanding Duty of Care for Mental Health Facilities: Texas Home Management, Inc. v. Edith Carol Peavy Introduction The case of Texas Home Management, Inc. v. Edith Carol Peavy (89 S.W.3d 30) presents...

Clarifying Cable-Television Use within Express Electric Easements: Texas Supreme Court Establishes Bounds

Date: Nov 6, 2002

Clarifying Cable-Television Use within Express Electric Easements: Texas Supreme Court Establishes Bounds Introduction The case of Marcus Cable Associates, L.P. d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. v....

Personal Liability of Corporate Agents Under Texas DTPA: Da v. Keyser

Date: Nov 6, 2002

Personal Liability of Corporate Agents Under Texas DTPA: Da v. Keyser Introduction The case of David and Lynette Miller, et al., Petitioners v. Barry Keyser, Respondent, adjudicated by the Supreme...

Liability for False Imprisonment in Corporate Reporting: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Martin Rodriguez

Date: Oct 11, 2002

Liability for False Imprisonment in Corporate Reporting: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Martin Rodriguez Introduction In the landmark case of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Martin Rodriguez (92 S.W.3d 502), the...

Expansion of Arbitration Scope: In re J. D. Edwards World Solutions Company

Date: Oct 11, 2002

Expansion of Arbitration Scope: In re J. D. Edwards World Solutions Company Introduction In the landmark case In re J. D. Edwards World Solutions Company, Relator (87 S.W.3d 546), the Supreme Court...

Texas Supreme Court Limits Employer Liability in At-Will Employment Relationships

Date: Oct 11, 2002

Texas Supreme Court Limits Employer Liability in At-Will Employment Relationships Introduction The Supreme Court of Texas, in Texas Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Companies v. James Sears, et ux.,...

Defining 'Appropriate Law Enforcement Authority' under the Texas Whistleblower Act: TxDOT Excluded

Date: Sep 13, 2002

Defining 'Appropriate Law Enforcement Authority' under the Texas Whistleblower Act: TxDOT Excluded Introduction The Supreme Court of Texas, in Texas Department of Transportation v. Eddie William...

Mandated Timely Responses: Texas Supreme Court Clarifies Notification Duties of Workers' Compensation Carriers in Continental Casualty Co. v. Downs

Date: Aug 31, 2002

Mandated Timely Responses: Texas Supreme Court Clarifies Notification Duties of Workers' Compensation Carriers in Continental Casualty Co. v. Downs Introduction Continental Casualty Company v. Mary...

Shoreline Boundary Determination Based on Mean Daily High Water Levels: Texas Supreme Court Establishes Clear Precedent in Kenedy Memorial Foundation v. Da

Date: Aug 30, 2002

Shoreline Boundary Determination Based on Mean Daily High Water Levels: Texas Supreme Court Establishes Clear Precedent in Kenedy Memorial Foundation v. Da Introduction In the landmark case of The...

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Texas Case Commentaries

Establishing Joint Liability in Defamation: Bentley v. Bunton and Gates

Reevaluation of Vicarious Liability in Medical Residency Programs: St. Joseph Hospital v. Wolff

Anadarko v. Thompson: Defining "Capable of Production" in Gas Mining Leases

Establishing Standards for Late Summary Judgment Responses in Texas Supreme Court

Mechanic’s Lien Validity Determined Exclusively by Courts: CVN GROUP v. DELGADO Sets Precedent

Dow Chemical Co. v. Larry Bright, Jr.: Establishing Limits on General Contractors' Duty of Care

Expanding Duty of Care for Mental Health Facilities: Texas Home Management, Inc. v. Edith Carol Peavy

Clarifying Cable-Television Use within Express Electric Easements: Texas Supreme Court Establishes Bounds

Personal Liability of Corporate Agents Under Texas DTPA: Da v. Keyser

Liability for False Imprisonment in Corporate Reporting: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Martin Rodriguez

Expansion of Arbitration Scope: In re J. D. Edwards World Solutions Company

Texas Supreme Court Limits Employer Liability in At-Will Employment Relationships

Defining 'Appropriate Law Enforcement Authority' under the Texas Whistleblower Act: TxDOT Excluded

Mandated Timely Responses: Texas Supreme Court Clarifies Notification Duties of Workers' Compensation Carriers in Continental Casualty Co. v. Downs

Extending Temporary Restraining Orders: Mandamus as a Remedy in Texas Jurisprudence

State Immunity Maintained in Vandalism-Related Traffic Accidents

Texas Supreme Court Establishes Insurer's Duty to Defend on Alleged Negligent Employment Practices

Temporal Evidence Essential for Constructive Notice in Premises Liability: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Lizzie Reece

Appraisal Clause Enforceability in Insurance Contracts: Insights from In re Allstate County Mutual Insurance Company

Shoreline Boundary Determination Based on Mean Daily High Water Levels: Texas Supreme Court Establishes Clear Precedent in Kenedy Memorial Foundation v. Da