Texas Case Commentaries

Goswami v. Metropolitan Savings: Expanding Third-Party Standing in Foreclosure Proceedings

Date: Jul 7, 1988

Goswami v. Metropolitan Savings: Expanding Third-Party Standing in Foreclosure Proceedings Introduction Amiya Kumar Goswami v. Metropolitan Savings and Loan Association is a pivotal case decided by...

Waiver of Governmental Immunity in Malicious Prosecution: DAVIS v. CITY OF SAN ANTONIO

Date: Jul 7, 1988

Waiver of Governmental Immunity in Malicious Prosecution: DAVIS v. CITY OF SAN ANTONIO Introduction DAVIS v. CITY OF SAN ANTONIO (752 S.W.2d 518, Supreme Court of Texas, 1988) addresses a pivotal...

Instructed Verdicts in Medical Malpractice: Analysis of James Duff v. Dr. Frank Yelin et al.

Date: Jun 30, 1988

Instructed Verdicts in Medical Malpractice: Analysis of James Duff v. Dr. Frank Yelin et al. Introduction The case James Duff v. Dr. Frank Yelin, et al., decided by the Supreme Court of Texas on June...

Reaffirming Jury Verdicts: Limitations on Appellate Substitution in HERBERT v. HERBERT

Date: May 26, 1988

Reaffirming Jury Verdicts: Limitations on Appellate Substitution in HERBERT v. HERBERT Introduction HERBERT v. HERBERT, 754 S.W.2d 141 (Tex. 1988), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Texas, presents...

Hurlbut v. Gulf Atlantic Life Insurance Co.: Establishing the Discovery Rule in Fraud Claims

Date: May 26, 1988

Hurlbut v. Gulf Atlantic Life Insurance Co.: Establishing the Discovery Rule in Fraud Claims Introduction In the landmark case of C. Daniel Hurlbut, et al. v. Gulf Atlantic Life Insurance Company, et...

Affirming Default Judgments: The Paramount Pipe Supply Co. v. Muhr Case and the Importance of Agency Allegations for Fair Notice

Date: May 12, 1988

Affirming Default Judgments: The Paramount Pipe Supply Co. v. Muhr Case and the Importance of Agency Allegations for Fair Notice Introduction The case of Paramount Pipe Supply Co., Inc. v. Ulrich...

Establishing the Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing in Workers' Compensation Claims: Aranda v. Insurance Co. of North America

Date: Apr 28, 1988

Establishing the Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing in Workers' Compensation Claims: Aranda v. Insurance Co. of North America Introduction The case of Miguel Aranda v. Insurance Co. of North America...

Texas Supreme Court Establishes Net Worth Discovery for Punitive Damages

Date: Mar 31, 1988

Texas Supreme Court Establishes Net Worth Discovery for Punitive Damages Introduction In the landmark case of Garry Lunsford and Robert Dail v. Hon. Joseph B. Morris, the Supreme Court of Texas...

Defining 'Handicapped Person' Under Texas' Commission on Human Rights Act: Chevron v. Redmon

Date: Mar 24, 1988

Defining 'Handicapped Person' Under Texas' Commission on Human Rights Act: Chevron v. Redmon Introduction The case of Chevron Corporation v. Sheila Ann Carter Redmon (745 S.W.2d 314) adjudicated by...

Affirmation of Express Contract Over Quantum Meruit in Joint Ventures: Truly v. Austin

Date: Mar 17, 1988

Affirmation of Express Contract Over Quantum Meruit in Joint Ventures: Truly v. Austin Introduction The case of Jack D. Truly v. James D. Austin, et al., adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Texas on...

Clarifying Proximate Cause in Negligent Entrustment: Schneider v. Esperanza Transmission Co.

Date: Mar 3, 1988

Clarifying Proximate Cause in Negligent Entrustment: Schneider v. Esperanza Transmission Co. Introduction In Schneider v. Esperanza Transmission Company, 744 S.W.2d 595 (Tex. 1988), the Supreme Court...

Clarifying the Limits of Collateral Estoppel in Insurance Coverage Disputes: Employers Casualty Co. v. Block

Date: Feb 25, 1988

Clarifying the Limits of Collateral Estoppel in Insurance Coverage Disputes: Employers Casualty Co. v. Block Introduction The case Employers Casualty Company v. George Block, et ux. (744 S.W.2d 940)...

Implied Warranty for Repair Services Under DTPA Established in Melody Home v. Barneses

Date: Nov 5, 1987

Implied Warranty for Repair Services Under DTPA Established in Melody Home Manufacturing Co. v. Barneses Introduction Melody Home Manufacturing Company v. Lonnie Barnes et ux. is a landmark decision...

Reaffirmation of School District Immunity Under Texas Education Code §21.912

Date: Oct 8, 1987

Reaffirmation of School District Immunity Under Texas Education Code §21.912 Introduction The Supreme Court of Texas, in the case of Celeste Eugenia Hopkins, a/n/f of Celeste Adeline Hopkins,...

Zac Smith Company, Inc. v. Otis Elevator Company: Establishing Personal Jurisdiction Standards in Texas

Date: Sep 17, 1987

Zac Smith Company, Inc. v. Otis Elevator Company: Establishing Personal Jurisdiction Standards in Texas Introduction The landmark case of Zac Smith Company, Inc. v. Otis Elevator Company (734 S.W.2d...

Establishing Liability of Alcoholic Beverage Licensees for Serving Intoxicated Patrons: Enhanced Negligence Doctrine

Date: Jul 16, 1987

Establishing Liability of Alcoholic Beverage Licensees for Serving Intoxicated Patrons: Enhanced Negligence Doctrine Introduction The case of EL CHICO CORPORATION v. A. Bryan Poole and JOLEEMO, INC....

Foreclosure Rights of Homeowners' Associations Over Homestead Protections in Texas

Date: Jul 16, 1987

Foreclosure Rights of Homeowners' Associations Over Homestead Protections in Texas Introduction The landmark case Inwood North Homeowners' Association, Inc. v. Charlie Harris, Jr., et al., decided by...

Protective Orders in Discovery: Balancing Trade Secrets and Efficient Litigation

Date: Jul 16, 1987

Protective Orders in Discovery: Balancing Trade Secrets and Efficient Litigation Introduction The case of Manuel Garcia, Sr., Individually and as Personal Representative of the Estates of Debra...

Enforcement of Gross Military Retirement Benefits in Divorce Decrees: COOK v. CAMERON

Date: Jul 9, 1987

Enforcement of Gross Military Retirement Benefits in Divorce Decrees: COOK v. CAMERON Introduction COOK v. CAMERON (733 S.W.2d 137, Supreme Court of Texas, 1987) is a pivotal case addressing the...

Texas Supreme Court Abolishes Physical Manifestation Requirement for Negligent Infliction of Mental Anguish in St. Elizabeth Hospital v. Garrard

Date: Jun 25, 1987

Texas Supreme Court Abolishes Physical Manifestation Requirement for Negligent Infliction of Mental Anguish in St. Elizabeth Hospital v. Garrard Introduction In the landmark case of St. Elizabeth...

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