Duty to Preserve Evidence in Spoliation Cases: Insights from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Monroe Johnson Introduction The case of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Monroe Johnson and Brandy Johnson (106 S.W.3d...
Proper Substitution of Assumed Names Under Tex. R. Civ. P. 28: Sixth RMA Partners, L.P. v. Thomas J. Sibley Introduction The case of Sixth RMA Partners, L.P., A/K/A RMA Partners, L.P., Petitioner, v....
Decertification of Class Action in Henry SCHEIN v. STROMBOE: Elevating Standards for Class Certification under Rule 42(b)(4) Introduction The case of Henry Schein, Inc., Easy Dental Systems, Inc.,...
Defining Extreme and Outrageous Conduct in Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress: Tiller v. McLure Introduction The case of Billie H. Tiller v. Barbara McLure, 121 S.W.3d 709 (Supreme Court of...
Sovereign Immunity and Waiver by Conduct: Analysis of Catalina Development, Inc. v. County of El Paso Introduction The case of Catalina Development, Inc. and Gregory Collins v. County of El Paso,...
Supreme Court of Texas Clarifies Rule 26.3: No Requirement to Concede Untimeliness for Appeal Extensions Introduction In the landmark decision of WILLIAM J. HONE and FALK FISH, L.L.P. v. BERNARD M....
Enhanced Standards for Discovery Sanctions in Medical Negligence Cases: Analysis of Spohn Hospital v. Karen Mayer Introduction The case of Spohn Hospital, et al. v. Karen Mayer, et al., 104 S.W.3d...
Best Interest of the Child Standard in Terminating Parental Rights: Analysis of In the Interest of U.P. Introduction The case of In the Interest of U.P. (105 S.W.3d 222) adjudicated by the Court of...
Actual Knowledge in Premises Liability: Insights from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Brian Lynn Miller Introduction The case of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Brian Lynn Miller (102 S.W.3d 706) adjudicated by...
Sovereign Immunity and Legislative Waiver: Insights from Wichita Falls State Hospital v. Taylor Introduction The case of Wichita Falls State Hospital v. Deborah D. Taylor, decided by the Supreme...
Termination of Parental Rights Without Best Interest Instruction: Analyzing Texas Supreme Court's 2003 Judgment Introduction The case of In the Interest of J.F.C., A.B.C., and M.B.C., Minor Children...
Exculpatory Clauses in Trusts: Insights from Texas Commerce Bank v. Grizzle Introduction The case of Texas Commerce Bank, N.A., and Texas Commerce Equity Holdings, Inc. v. Linda Grizzle, as next...
Damages for Stock Option Breach Measured at Time of Breach: MIGA v. JENSEN Introduction Dennis L. Miga v. Ronald L. Jensen, 96 S.W.3d 207 (Tex. 2003), is a landmark case in Texas jurisprudence...
Harmful Error in Broad-Form Jury Instructions: HARRIS COUNTY v. SMITHs Introduction In the landmark case of Harris County, Texas, Petitioner, v. Lynn Smith, Erica Smith, individually and as next...
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 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 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 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 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 Introduction The case of The Dow Chemical Company and the Dow Chemical Company d/b/a Engineering and...