Texas Case Commentaries

Recognition of Loss of Credit as Recoverable Damages in Texas Contract Law – E v. Dine R. MEAD, 615 S.W.2d 685 (1981)

Date: Jun 11, 1981

Recognition of Loss of Credit as Recoverable Damages in Texas Contract Law Evadine R. MEAD v. The JOHNSON GROUP, INC., et al. Supreme Court of Texas, 615 S.W.2d 685 (1981) Introduction The case of...

Seniority Defined as Cumulative Service in Firemen's and Policemen's Civil Service Law: Taylor v. Firemen's and Policemen's Commission

Date: May 21, 1981

Seniority Defined as Cumulative Service in Firemen's and Policemen's Civil Service Law: Taylor v. Firemen's and Policemen's Commission Introduction The case of James H. Taylor et al. v. Firemen's and...

Restricting Parade Permits: A Landmark Ruling on Content-Based Prior Restraints

Date: May 14, 1981

Restricting Parade Permits: A Landmark Ruling on Content-Based Prior Restraints Introduction In the pivotal case of Iranian Muslim Organization et al. v. City of San Antonio, adjudicated by the...

JONES v. KELLEY: Statute of Frauds and Specific Performance in Real Estate Transactions

Date: Apr 16, 1981

JONES v. KELLEY: Statute of Frauds and Specific Performance in Real Estate Transactions Introduction JONES v. KELLEY is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Texas on April 15, 1981. The...

CAMERON v. TERRELL GARRETT, Inc.: Redefining Consumer Status under the DTPA

Date: Apr 2, 1981

CAMERON v. TERRELL GARRETT, Inc.: Redefining Consumer Status under the DTPA Introduction The landmark case of Jerry D. Cameron et ux. v. Terrell Garrett, Inc., decided by the Supreme Court of Texas...

Retroactive Application of Confidentiality Statutes: Analysis of Ex parte John M. Abell

Date: Mar 19, 1981

Retroactive Application of Confidentiality Statutes: Analysis of Ex parte John M. Abell Introduction In the landmark case Ex parte John M. Abell, 613 S.W.2d 255 (Tex. 1981), the Supreme Court of...

Market Value vs. Amount Realized: New Precedent in Gas Royalty Calculations - EXXON CORP. v. MIDDLETON et al.

Date: Mar 12, 1981

Market Value vs. Amount Realized: New Precedent in Gas Royalty Calculations Introduction The case of Exxon Corporation et al. v. Triphene Middleton et al. (613 S.W.2d 240) adjudicated by the Supreme...

Article 2226 Attorney Fees Enforced in Specific Performance Actions: Insights from Okon v. Levy

Date: Mar 7, 1981

Article 2226 Attorney Fees Enforced in Specific Performance Actions: Insights from Okon v. Levy Introduction In the landmark case of Benjamin B. Okon and Simon Okon v. Reuben Levy and Ruth Levy,...

Supreme Court of Texas Affirms DTPA Protections for Future Misrepresentations Despite Substantial Performance: Smith v. Baldwin

Date: Mar 5, 1981

Supreme Court of Texas Affirms DTPA Protections for Future Misrepresentations Despite Substantial Performance: Smith v. Baldwin Introduction Roland D. Smith v. Alan Baldwin is a landmark case...

Application of Apparent Authority in Temporary Direction Exception under Texas Workers' Compensation Law: Biggs v. U.S. Fire Insurance Co., 1981

Date: Feb 26, 1981

Application of Apparent Authority in Temporary Direction Exception Under Texas Workers' Compensation Law Introduction The case of James D. Biggs v. United States Fire Insurance Company, decided by...

Causation Requirements in Occupational Disease Claims: Schaefer v. Texas Employers' Insurance Association

Date: Feb 19, 1981

Causation Requirements in Occupational Disease Claims: Schaefer v. Texas Employers' Insurance Association Introduction In the landmark case of Bobby G. Schaefer v. Texas Employers' Insurance...

Ademption by Extinction and Residuary Allocation in Shriners' Hospital v. Stahl

Date: Jan 29, 1981

Ademption by Extinction and Residuary Allocation in Shriners' Hospital v. Stahl Introduction The case of Shriners' Hospital for Crippled Children of Texas et al. v. Ola Mae Stahl et al. (610 S.W.2d...

State of Texas Retains Sovereign Immunity in Gross Negligence Suits: DuHART Case Analysis

Date: Jan 1, 1981

State of Texas Retains Sovereign Immunity in Gross Negligence Suits: DuHART Case Analysis Introduction The case of Roberta Duhart et al. v. The State of Texas (610 S.W.2d 740, Supreme Court of Texas,...

State of the Art Evidence in Strict Liability: Boatland of Houston v. Valerie Bailey

Date: Dec 18, 1980

State of the Art Evidence in Strict Liability: Boatland of Houston, Inc. v. Valerie Bailey Introduction Boatland of Houston, Inc. v. Valerie Bailey is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Ratification of Unauthorized Agent Acts in Lien Priority: LAND TITLE COMPANY OF DALLAS, INC. v. F. M. STIGLER, INC.

Date: Dec 11, 1980

Ratification of Unauthorized Agent Acts in Lien Priority: LAND TITLE COMPANY OF DALLAS, INC. v. F. M. STIGLER, INC. Introduction The case of Land Title Company of Dallas, Inc., et al., v. F. M....

Incorporating Fault and Care Obligations in Divorce Property Division: YOUNG v. YOUNG

Date: Dec 11, 1980

Incorporating Fault and Care Obligations in Divorce Property Division: YOUNG v. YOUNG Introduction YOUNG v. YOUNG, 609 S.W.2d 758 (Tex. 1980), is a seminal case decided by the Supreme Court of Texas...

Supreme Court of Texas Clarifies Mootness Doctrine in Temporary Mental Hospital Commitments

Date: Nov 27, 1980

Supreme Court of Texas Clarifies Mootness Doctrine in Temporary Mental Hospital Commitments Introduction The Supreme Court of Texas, in the landmark decision The State of Texas v. Wyline Elizabeth...

Quiet Title and Adverse Possession in B. W. Bell v. Ott: A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Oct 31, 1980

Quiet Title and Adverse Possession in B. W. Bell et al. v. Robert C. Ott, Sr. et al.: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction The case of B. W. Bell et al. v. Robert C. Ott, Sr. et al., reported as 606...

Expanding Consumer Protections: DTPA Applicability and Treble Damages in Pennington v. Singleton

Date: Oct 23, 1980

Expanding Consumer Protections: DTPA Applicability and Treble Damages in Pennington v. Singleton Introduction Pennington v. Singleton is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Texas on...

Mendoza v. Fidelity: Clarifying the Boundaries of Quasi-Admissions in Workers' Compensation Claims

Date: Oct 16, 1980

Mendoza v. Fidelity: Clarifying the Boundaries of Quasi-Admissions in Workers' Compensation Claims Introduction Clendonio R. Mendoza filed a lawsuit against Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance...

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