Texas Case Commentaries

Affirmation of the Good Faith Standard in Official Immunity: WADEWITZ v. MONTGOMERY

Date: Jul 10, 1997

Affirmation of the Good Faith Standard in Official Immunity: WADEWITZ v. MONTGOMERY Introduction The case of William Wadewitz and the City of Waco, Texas, Petitioners, v. Dallas Montgomery and...

Establishing Causation in Bendectin Litigation: Comprehensive Commentary on Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Ernest Havner

Date: Jul 10, 1997

Establishing Causation in Bendectin Litigation: Comprehensive Commentary on Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Ernest Havner Introduction Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Ernest Havner and...

Establishing the Duty of General Contractors in Premises Defect Cases: Clayton W. Williams, Jr., Inc. v. Da

Date: Jul 10, 1997

Establishing the Duty of General Contractors in Premises Defect Cases: Clayton W. Williams, Jr., Inc. v. Da (952 S.W.2d 523) Introduction The case of Clayton W. Williams, Jr., Inc. v. Da addressed...

Reasonably Clear Standard for Bad Faith in Texas Insurance Claims: Analysis of Universe Life Insurance Co. v. CES Corp.

Date: Jul 10, 1997

Reasonably Clear Standard for Bad Faith in Texas Insurance Claims: Analysis of Universe Life Insurance Co. v. CES Corp. Introduction In the landmark case of The Universe Life Insurance Company, AIA...

Establishing Insurer Liability in Bad Faith Claims: Insights from State Farm Lloyds v. Nicolau

Date: Jul 10, 1997

Establishing Insurer Liability in Bad Faith Claims: Insights from State Farm Lloyds v. Nicolau Introduction The landmark case, State Farm Lloyds, Petitioner, v. Ioan and Liana Nicolau, adjudicated by...

Limiting Damages in Retaliatory Discharge: Application of After-Acquired Evidence Doctrine under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act

Date: Jul 10, 1997

Limiting Damages in Retaliatory Discharge: Application of After-Acquired Evidence Doctrine under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act Introduction In the landmark case of Trico Technologies...

Affirmation of Probable Cause in Malicious Prosecution: Richey v. Brookshire Grocery Co.

Date: Jul 10, 1997

Affirmation of Probable Cause in Malicious Prosecution: Richey v. Brookshire Grocery Co. Introduction The case of Kelley Richey v. Brookshire Grocery Co. d/b/a Super 1 Food Store (952 S.W.2d 515)...

Consulting-Expert Privilege Reinforced in General Motors v. Gayle

Date: Jul 10, 1997

Consulting-Expert Privilege Reinforced in General Motors Corporation v. The Honorable J. Ray Gayle, III Introduction The landmark case General Motors Corporation v. The Honorable J. Ray Gayle, III,...

KIRK v. STATE: Affirmation of Deferred Adjudication Probation and Procedural Safeguards

Date: Jul 3, 1997

KIRK v. STATE: Affirmation of Deferred Adjudication Probation and Procedural Safeguards Introduction In KIRK v. STATE, 949 S.W.2d 769 (Tex.Crim.App. 1997), the Court of Appeals of Texas, Dallas,...

Texas Medical Practice Act Grants Hospitals Immunity from Patient Suits for Credentialing Decisions Absent Malice

Date: Jun 21, 1997

Texas Medical Practice Act Grants Hospitals Immunity from Patient Suits for Credentialing Decisions Absent Malice Introduction In St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital v. Comfort and Kingsley Agbor, the...

Sovereign Immunity Uphheld: Legislative Consent Required for Breach of Contract Suits against the State

Date: Jun 21, 1997

Sovereign Immunity Upheld: Legislative Consent Required for Breach of Contract Suits against the State Introduction Federal Sign vs. Texas Southern University (TSU) is a landmark case decided by the...

Duty to Warn on Addictive Nature of Cigarettes: American Tobacco Co. v. Grinnell

Date: Jun 21, 1997

Duty to Warn on Addictive Nature of Cigarettes: American Tobacco Co. v. Grinnell Introduction American Tobacco Company, Inc. v. Jeannie Grinnell is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Enforcement of No-Damages-for-Delay Clauses Exempt from Dresser's Conspicuousness Standards

Date: Jun 7, 1997

Enforcement of No-Damages-for-Delay Clauses Exempt from Dresser's Conspicuousness Standards Introduction The case of Green International, Inc., f/k/a the Argee Corporation, and Seaboard Surety...

Exclusion of Pure Mental Anguish and Intentional Acts in Homeowners' Insurance Policies: Analysis of Trinity Universal Insurance Co. v. Cowan

Date: May 17, 1997

Exclusion of Pure Mental Anguish and Intentional Acts in Homeowners' Insurance Policies: Analysis of Trinity Universal Insurance Company v. Nicole Cowan Introduction The case of Trinity Universal...

Lefmark Management Company v. Winona Old: No Duty of Care in Premises Liability

Date: May 17, 1997

Lefmark Management Company v. Winona Old: No Duty of Care in Premises Liability Introduction Lefmark Management Company v. Winona Old is a pivotal case in the realm of premises liability adjudicated...

Arthur Andersen Co. v. Perry Equipment Corp.: Establishing Consumer Status and Guidelines for Attorney's Fees under Texas DTPA

Date: May 17, 1997

Arthur Andersen Co. v. Perry Equipment Corp.: Establishing Consumer Status and Guidelines for Attorney's Fees under Texas DTPA Introduction The case of Arthur Andersen Co., Petitioner, v. Perry...

Texas Supreme Court Strikes Down Unconstitutional Delegation to Private Foundation in Boll Weevil Eradication Case

Date: May 1, 1997

Texas Supreme Court Strikes Down Unconstitutional Delegation to Private Foundation in Boll Weevil Eradication Case Introduction The case of TEXAS BOLL WEEVIL ERADICATION FOUNDATION, INC., Appellant,...

Establishing Causation in Medical Malpractice: Texarkana Memorial Hospital v. Kathy Murdock

Date: Apr 26, 1997

Establishing Causation in Medical Malpractice: Texarkana Memorial Hospital v. Kathy Murdock Introduction The case of Texarkana Memorial Hospital, Inc., d/b/a Wadley Regional Medical Center v. Kathy...

Establishing Judicial Assignment Standards: Insights from Mitchell Energy Corp. v. Ashworth & Gant

Date: Apr 19, 1997

Establishing Judicial Assignment Standards: Insights from Mitchell Energy Corporation v. Ashworth & Gant Introduction The case of Mitchell Energy Corporation v. Honorable Clyde R. Ashworth, and the...

Section 101.106 of Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Confers Immunity: Supreme Court Clarifies Interlocutory Appeal Rights

Date: Apr 19, 1997

Section 101.106 of Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Confers Immunity: Supreme Court Clarifies Interlocutory Appeal Rights Introduction The case of NEWMAN v. OBERSTELLER (960 S.W.2d 621, Supreme...

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