Texas Case Commentaries

Money Seizure and Civil Forfeiture: Supreme Court of Texas Rules on Derivation from Drug Activity

Date: Jun 25, 1987

Money Seizure and Civil Forfeiture: Supreme Court of Texas Rules on Derivation from Drug Activity Introduction The case of FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS IN U.S. CURRENCY, Petitioner, v....

Standard for Reviewing Remittitur Orders: Sufficiency of Evidence Over Abuse of Discretion

Date: Jun 18, 1987

Standard for Reviewing Remittitur Orders: Sufficiency of Evidence Over Abuse of Discretion Introduction The case of Lew G. Larson et al. v. Cactus Utility Company et al. (730 S.W.2d 640) adjudicated...

Judicial Oversight of Temporary Injunctions in Employment Contracts: Houston Federation of Teachers v. HISD

Date: Jun 18, 1987

Judicial Oversight of Temporary Injunctions in Employment Contracts: Houston Federation of Teachers v. Houston Independent School District Introduction The case of Houston Federation of Teachers,...

REILLY v. RANGERS MANAGEMENT: Addressing Ambiguity in Consent Requirements for Limited Partnership Amendments

Date: May 7, 1987

REILLY v. RANGERS MANAGEMENT: Addressing Ambiguity in Consent Requirements for Limited Partnership Amendments Introduction The case of Michael A. REILLY v. RANGERS MANAGEMENT, Inc. (727 S.W.2d 527)...

Exemplary Damages Against Municipalities in Proprietary Functions: Insights from CITY OF GLADEWATER v. Harold Pike, Sr.

Date: May 7, 1987

Exemplary Damages Against Municipalities in Proprietary Functions: Insights from CITY OF GLADEWATER et al. v. Harold Pike, Sr. et al. Introduction CITY OF GLADEWATER et al. v. Harold Pike, Sr. et al....

Finality of Judgments and the Admissibility of Settlement Agreements: Insights from Scurlock Oil Company v. Smithwick

Date: Mar 12, 1987

Finality of Judgments and the Admissibility of Settlement Agreements: Insights from Scurlock Oil Company v. Smithwick Introduction In Scurlock Oil Company v. Maria C. Smithwick, 724 S.W.2d 1 (Tex....

Defamation Threshold in Commercial Rivalry: MUSSER v. SMITH Protective Services

Date: Feb 26, 1987

Defamation Threshold in Commercial Rivalry: MUSSER v. SMITH Protective Services Introduction MUSSER v. SMITH Protective Services, Inc. is a pivotal 1987 decision by the Supreme Court of Texas that...

Expansion of Wrongful Death Damages: Mental Anguish Without Physical Manifestation

Date: Feb 12, 1987

Expansion of Wrongful Death Damages: Mental Anguish Without Physical Manifestation Introduction The case of Fred S. Moore et al. v. Douglas Stephen Lillebo, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Texas...

Supreme Court of Texas Establishes Non-Offset of VA Benefits Under Long-Term Disability Policies

Date: Feb 5, 1987

Supreme Court of Texas Establishes Non-Offset of VA Benefits Under Long-Term Disability Policies Introduction The case of Lacy D. BARNETT v. AETNA LIFE INSurance Company addresses a pivotal question...

Castleberry v. Branscum et al.: Reaffirming Equitable Doctrine in Piercing the Corporate Veil

Date: Jan 15, 1987

Castleberry v. Branscum et al.: Reaffirming Equitable Doctrine in Piercing the Corporate Veil Introduction In the landmark case of Joe A. Castleberry v. Byron Branscum et al., the Supreme Court of...

Duty to Warn for Product Designers: ALM v. ALUMINUM COmpany of America

Date: Nov 6, 1986

Duty to Warn for Product Designers: ALM v. ALUMINUM COmpany of America Introduction In the landmark case of James E. ALM v. ALUMINUM COmpany of America et al., decided by the Supreme Court of Texas...

Application of "Law of the Case" and "Limited Remand" in Contract Disputes: Comprehensive Analysis of HUDSON v. WAKEFIELD

Date: Jul 17, 1986

Application of "Law of the Case" and "Limited Remand" in Contract Disputes: Comprehensive Analysis of HUDSON v. WAKEFIELD Introduction The case of Robert Hudson et al. v. Marion Wakefield et al. (711...

Texas Supreme Court Establishes Limits on Allocation of Court Filing Fees to General Revenues

Date: Jul 3, 1986

Texas Supreme Court Establishes Limits on Allocation of Court Filing Fees to General Revenues Introduction In Wayne LeCROY, District Clerk, et al., Relators, v. Ben HANLON, Respondent. (713 S.W.2d...

Affirmation of Broad Issue Submission Practice under Rule 277 in I.R.D.C. v. Republic Bank

Date: Jun 26, 1986

Affirmation of Broad Issue Submission Practice under Rule 277 in I.R.D.C. v. Republic Bank Introduction The case of Island Recreational Development Corporation, et al. v. Republic of Texas Savings...

Distinguishing Mineral Fee Interest from Royalty Interest in Mineral Conveyances: Insights from Hazel Altman v. W.R. Blake, III

Date: Jun 26, 1986

Distinguishing Mineral Fee Interest from Royalty Interest in Mineral Conveyances: Insights from Hazel Altman et al. v. W.R. Blake, III et al. Introduction The case of Hazel Altman et al. v. W.R....

Establishing Fraudulent Misrepresentation in Oral Employment Contracts: Spoljaric v. Percival Tours

Date: May 22, 1986

Establishing Fraudulent Misrepresentation in Oral Employment Contracts: Spoljaric v. Percival Tours Introduction The case of Ralph W. Spoljaric v. Percival Tours, Inc. (708 S.W.2d 432) adjudicated by...

Reinforcing Administrative Procedures: Grounds v. Tolar Independent School District

Date: May 15, 1986

Reinforcing Administrative Procedures: Grounds v. Tolar Independent School District Introduction Gary Grounds v. Tolar Independent School District, 707 S.W.2d 889, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Enhanced Transparency under the Texas Open Meetings Act: Cox Enterprises v. Austin ISD

Date: Apr 10, 1986

Enhanced Transparency under the Texas Open Meetings Act: Cox Enterprises v. Austin ISD Introduction The case of Cox Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a the Austin American-Statesman v. Board of Trustees of the...

Reevaluation of Factual Insufficiency Standards in Product Liability: Ronnie Pool v. Ford Motor Company

Date: Apr 3, 1986

Reevaluation of Factual Insufficiency Standards in Product Liability: Ronnie Pool v. Ford Motor Company Introduction The case of Ronnie Pool et ux. v. Ford Motor Company, 715 S.W.2d 629 (Tex. 1986),...

Punitive Damages and Breach of Contract: Supreme Court of Texas Clarifies the Need for Actual Tort Damages in Bellefonte Underwriters v. Brown

Date: Mar 20, 1986

Punitive Damages and Breach of Contract: Supreme Court of Texas Clarifies the Need for Actual Tort Damages in Bellefonte Underwriters Insurance Co. v. Leon Brown Introduction The case of Bellefonte...

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