Reaffirmation of the Hughes Rule on Tolling Statutes of Limitations in Legal Malpractice Cases Introduction The case of Apex Towing Company, Apex Barge Company, and Apex Oil Company v. William M....
Defining 'Motor-Driven Equipment' under the Texas Tort Claims Act: Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission v. White Disclaimer: This commentary is intended for informational purposes only and...
Non-Jurisdictional Timeliness Requirement under the Texas Seed Arbitration Act Introduction The case of Helena Chemical Company and Hyperformer Seed Company v. Kenneth Wilkins and Tom Wilkins...
Texas Supreme Court Affirms Legislative Exclusivity in Waiving State Immunity in Breach-of-Contract Claims Introduction The Texas Supreme Court's decision in General Services Commission v. Little-Tex...
Meritor Automotive v. Ruan Leasing Company: Clarifying Manufacturer's Indemnity Obligations Under Texas Products Liability Act Introduction The Supreme Court of Texas in Meritor Automotive, Inc....
Enforceability of Employee Waivers in Nonsubscribing Employers' Benefit Plans: Insights from LAWRENCE v. CDB SERVices, Inc. Introduction Gary Lawrence, et ux., Martee Lawrence, Petitioners v. CDB...
Negligent Undertaking Liability: Texas Supreme Court Sets New Precedent in Torrington Co. v. Stutzman Introduction In the landmark case of The Torrington Company and Ingersoll-Rand Corporation,...
Res Judicata and Collateral Estoppel in Insurance Reimbursement: Analysis of STATE and COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY v. WALTER A. MILLER Introduction The case of STATE and COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE...
Reaffirmation and Clarification of the Equal Inference Rule under Texas Family Code §42.003 in LOZANO v. LOZANOs Introduction Deana Ann Lozano v. Juan Antonio Lozano, Sr., Blanca Suarez Lozano,...
Timeliness of Objections to Assigned Judges under Texas Government Code §74.053: Analysis of IN RE Terry A. Canales, County of Jim Wells Introduction The case IN RE Terry A. Canales, Relator, In Re...
Constructive Notice Requirements in Property Title Disputes: Madison v. Gordon Introduction Madison v. Gordon (39 S.W.3d 604, Supreme Court of Texas, 2001) establishes a crucial precedent in Texas...
Enhancing Finality Standards in Summary Judgments: An Analysis of LEHMANN v. HAR-CON Corporation and Harris v. Harbour Title Company Introduction The Supreme Court of Texas revisited the standards...
Termination of Parental Rights: Clear and Convincing Evidence Standard Established in In the Interest of D.T. Introduction In the Interest of D.T., a landmark decision by the Court of Appeals of...
Defamation Based on Whole Publication for Public Figures: Texas Supreme Court's Syl v. KTRK Decision Introduction Case: Sylvester Turner, Petitioner v. KTRK Television, Inc. and Wayne Dolcefino,...
Limitation of Homestead Protections for New Construction: SPRADLIN v. JIM WALTER HOMES, Inc. Introduction William L. SPRADLIN v. JIM WALTER HOMES, Inc. (34 S.W.3d 578), adjudicated by the Supreme...
Montgomery ISD v. Davis: Defining the Scope of School Boards' Authority under Education Code § 21.259 Introduction The case of Montgomery Independent School District v. Joanne Davis, 34 S.W.3d 559...
Standing and Plea to Jurisdiction in Taxpayer Litigation: Insights from Bland Independent School District v. Douglas Blue Introduction Bland Independent School District v. Douglas Blue and Carolyn...
Establishing Distinct Action Rights for Separate Asbestos-Related Diseases: Texas Supreme Court Rules in Pustejovsky Introduction The Supreme Court of Texas, in the landmark case Joe Ann Pustejovsky,...
Texas Supreme Court Clarifies Ratification and Unjust Enrichment in Fraudulent Inducement Cases Introduction In the landmark case of FORTUNE PRODUCTION CO., Tucker Drilling Co., Inc., Curtis Hankamer...
Joint Enterprise Liability and Sovereign Immunity Waiver Under Texas Tort Claims Act Introduction The case of Texas Department of Transportation v. Luke W. Able et al. is a landmark decision by the...