Texas Case Commentaries

Viles v. Security National Insurance Co.: Reinforcing the Duty of Good Faith in Insurance Contracts

Date: May 24, 1990

Viles v. Security National Insurance Co.: Reinforcing the Duty of Good Faith in Insurance Contracts Introduction The case of William J. Viles and Mary R. Viles v. Security National Insurance Company,...

Mandatory Allowance of Post-Verdict Damages Amendment under Tex. R.Civ.P. 63 and 66: Greenhalgh v. Service Lloyds Insurance

Date: May 24, 1990

Mandatory Allowance of Post-Verdict Damages Amendment under Tex. R.Civ.P. 63 and 66: Greenhalgh v. Service Lloyds Insurance Introduction Richard Greenhalgh v. Service Lloyds Insurance Company, 787...

Discovery Rule Exclusion in Texas Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations

Date: May 10, 1990

Discovery Rule Exclusion in Texas Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations Case: Alfred MORENO et al. v. STERLING DRUG, INC. Citation: 787 S.W.2d 348 (Texas Supreme Court, 1990) Date: May 9, 1990...

Teller's Checks Subject to Stop Payment and Defenses: Texas Supreme Court Sets Precedent

Date: May 10, 1990

Teller's Checks Subject to Stop Payment and Defenses: Texas Supreme Court Sets Precedent Introduction In the landmark case Guaranty Federal Savings Bank v. The Horseshoe Operating Company, the...

Supreme Court of Texas Reinforces Jurisdictional Attachment Upon Filing Writ of Error

Date: Mar 8, 1990

Supreme Court of Texas Reinforces Jurisdictional Attachment Upon Filing Writ of Error Introduction In the landmark case of Mapco, Inc., et al. v. The Honorable Shirley Forrest, Clerk, and the Ninth...

Offsetting Benefits in Reimbursement Claims: Insights from PENICK v. PENICK

Date: Feb 22, 1990

Offsetting Benefits in Reimbursement Claims: Insights from PENICK v. PENICK Introduction Robert James Penick (Petitioner) versus Maria C. Penick (Respondent) is a landmark decision by the Supreme...

Clarifying Causation Standards in FELA Cases: Insights from Mitchell v. Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company

Date: Feb 22, 1990

Clarifying Causation Standards in FELA Cases: Insights from Mitchell v. Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company Introduction The case of H.W. Mitchell v. Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company,...

Establishing General Jurisdiction Through Systematic and Continuing Contacts: SCHLOBOHM v. SCHAPIRO Commentary

Date: Feb 15, 1990

Establishing General Jurisdiction Through Systematic and Continuing Contacts: SCHLOBOHM v. SCHAPIRO Commentary Introduction The Supreme Court of Texas, in SCHLOBOHM v. SCHAPIRO (784 S.W.2d 355,...

Expanding Governmental Liability: Waiver of Immunity under Texas Tort Claims Act in Robinson v. Central Texas MHMR

Date: Nov 23, 1989

Expanding Governmental Liability: Waiver of Immunity under Texas Tort Claims Act in Robinson v. Central Texas MHMR Introduction Robinson v. Central Texas MHMR Center, 780 S.W.2d 169 (Tex. 1989), is a...

Jurisdictional Sufficiency of Petitions in Wrongful Death Actions: Insights from Peek v. Equipment Service Company

Date: Nov 9, 1989

Jurisdictional Sufficiency of Petitions in Wrongful Death Actions: Insights from Peek v. Equipment Service Company Introduction Peek v. Equipment Service Company of San Antonio is a pivotal case...

Texas Supreme Court Establishes Comprehensive Guidelines for Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Stracener v. USAA (1989)

Date: Oct 19, 1989

Texas Supreme Court Establishes Comprehensive Guidelines for Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Stracener v. USAA (1989) Introduction The Texas Supreme Court, in the landmark case Stracener v. United...

Revised Standards for Summary Judgment in Public Figure Defamation: Insights from Casso v. Brand

Date: Oct 12, 1989

Revised Standards for Summary Judgment in Public Figure Defamation: Insights from Casso v. Brand Introduction Ramiro Casso, M.D., Petitioner, v. Othal E. Brand, Respondent (776 S.W.2d 551) is a...

Defining Litigation Commencement in Workers' Compensation Cases: Flores v. The Fourth Court of Appeals

Date: Oct 12, 1989

Defining Litigation Commencement in Workers' Compensation Cases: Flores v. The Fourth Court of Appeals Introduction In the landmark case George Flores v. The Fourth Court of Appeals (777 S.W.2d 38,...

Mandamus Standards in Discovery Objections: Analyzing Loftin v. Martin

Date: Oct 5, 1989

Mandamus Standards in Discovery Objections: Analyzing Loftin v. Martin Introduction Loftin v. Martin, 776 S.W.2d 145 (Tex. 1989), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Texas that...

Edgewood I.S.D. v. Kirby: Redefining Efficiency in Texas School Financing

Date: Oct 3, 1989

Edgewood I.S.D. v. Kirby: Redefining Efficiency in Texas School Financing Introduction Edgewood Independent School District et al., Petitioners, v. William Kirby et al., Respondents, 777 S.W.2d 391,...

Assessment of Attorneys' Fees under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act: Har v. Donwerth et ux.

Date: Sep 21, 1989

Assessment of Attorneys' Fees under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act: Har v. Donwerth et ux. Introduction Harvey E. Donwerth et ux., Petitioners, appealed the decision of the Supreme Court of Texas...

Interstate vs. Intrastate Commerce in Motor Carrier Operations: Southern States Transportation, Inc. v. Texas

Date: Sep 14, 1989

Interstate vs. Intrastate Commerce in Motor Carrier Operations: Southern States Transportation, Inc. v. Texas Introduction The case of Southern States Transportation, Inc. v. The State of Texas (774...

Establishing Civil Nature of Disciplinary Actions: State Bar of Texas v. Robert L. Evans, Jr. Commentary

Date: Sep 14, 1989

Establishing Civil Nature of Disciplinary Actions: State Bar of Texas v. Robert L. Evans, Jr. Introduction State Bar of Texas v. Robert L. Evans, Jr. is a pivotal 1989 decision by the Supreme Court...

Supreme Court of Texas Reinforces Objective Standard in Legal Malpractice: Disallows 'Good Faith' Defense in COSGROVE v. GRIMES

Date: Jun 29, 1989

Supreme Court of Texas Reinforces Objective Standard in Legal Malpractice: Disallows 'Good Faith' Defense in COSGROVE v. GRIMES Introduction In Frank Cosgrove v. Walter Grimes et al., the Supreme...

Actual Malice and Summary Judgment in Defamation Cases: Carr and Thiel v. Brasher

Date: Jun 22, 1989

Actual Malice and Summary Judgment in Defamation Cases: Carr and Thiel v. Brasher Introduction The case of Carr and Thiel v. Lynn Brasher (776 S.W.2d 567) presents a pivotal moment in Texas...

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