Reaffirmation of the Statute of Frauds in Employment Contracts: Baylor University v. Sonnichsen Introduction Baylor University v. Sonnichsen (221 S.W.3d 632) is a landmark decision by the Supreme...
Step-Grandparents Lack Standing for Court-Ordered Access: In re Ricky DERZAPF 1. Introduction The case of In re Ricky DERZAPF, decided by the Supreme Court of Texas on March 23, 2007, addresses the...
Decertifying Worldwide Class Actions: Texas Supreme Court Clarifies Requirements under Rule 42 and Res Judicata in Citizens Insurance v. Daccach (2007) Introduction CITIZENS INSURANCE COMPANY OF...
State's Inability to Sue Cities Without Legislative Waiver of Immunity Introduction The case of CITY OF GALVESTON v. STATE of Texas (217 S.W.3d 466) presents a significant examination of sovereign...
New Precedent on Specific Jurisdiction: Texas Supreme Court in MOKI MAC v. Drugg Introduction In the landmark case of MOKI MAC RIVER EXPEDITIONS, Petitioner, v. Charles DRUGG and Betsy Drugg, Indi,...
Texas Supreme Court Rules Boats Do Not Qualify as Homesteads Under Article XVI Introduction In the landmark case of Thomas Eugene Norris, Sr. and Karen Lynn Norris, Appellants, v. Johnny W. Thomas,...
Clarifying Legal Sufficiency Standards: Rejecting Inference Stacking in Hooper v. Texas Introduction The case of Reginald Lamont Hooper v. The State of Texas (214 S.W.3d 9) presents a pivotal moment...
Unavoidable Accident Instruction: Analysis of Bed, Bath Beyond, Inc. v. Rafael Urista Introduction In Bed, Bath Beyond, Inc. v. Rafael Urista, 211 S.W.3d 753 (Tex. 2006), the Supreme Court of Texas...
Immunity of Self-Insurance Funds: Texas Supreme Court Establishes Waiver Applicability under Section 271.152 Introduction The case of Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Consolidated Independent School District...
Discovery Rule Inapplicability in Contract Breach Claims: VIA NET v. U.S. Deli Introduction The case VIA NET, U.S. Deli v. ry Systems, Houston, U.S. Deli (211 S.W.3d 310) adjudicated by the Supreme...
UIM Insurance Coverage of Prejudgment Interest Affirmed under Declining Principal Formula Introduction The case of Lilith Brainard, et al., Petitioners, v. Trinity Universal Insurance Company...
Exemplary Damages and Remedy Elections in Consumer Protection: Insights from Tony Gullo Motors I, L.P. v. Nury Chapa Introduction In the landmark case of Tony Gullo Motors I, L.P. and Brien Garcia,...
Texas Supreme Court Reinforces Equitable Estoppel to Enforce Arbitration Against Non-Parties Introduction In the landmark case of Meyer Acquisition Corp., et al. v. WMCO-GP, LLC and Bullock Motor...
Timely Dismissal of SAPCRs and the Adequacy of Accelerated Appeals: Insights from In re TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES Introduction In re TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE...
Setting Aside Default Judgments in Parental Termination: Insights from In the Interest of R.R. and S.J.S., Children Introduction In the Interest of R.R. and S.J.S., Children (209 S.W.3d 112) is a...
Reaffirming Evidentiary Standards for Termination of Parental Rights under Texas Family Code Section 161.001(1)(Q) Introduction The Supreme Court of Texas, in the landmark case In the Interest of...
Accrual of Statute of Limitations in Bailment Agreements and Its Implications on Attorney's Fees: Analysis of Emzy T. Barker, III and A v. Barker d/b/a Brushy Creek Brahman Center and Brushy Creek...
Texas Supreme Court Rules on Premium Tax Liability for Surplus Lines Insurers Introduction The case of Lexington Insurance Company, Landmark Insurance Company, and American International Specialty...
Termination Fee Provisions in Contingent Fee Agreements: Insights from Hoover Slovacek LLP v. Walton Introduction The case of Hoover Slovacek LLP v. Walton, decided by the Supreme Court of Texas on...
Supreme Court of Texas Upholds Exclusion of Unreliable Expert Testimony: Mack Trucks, Inc. v. Tamez Introduction Mack Trucks, Inc. v. Elizabeth Tamez et al., 206 S.W.3d 572 (Tex. 2006), is a pivotal...