Texas Case Commentaries

Estoppel as a Remedy for Indefinite Contracts: A New Precedent in Texas Contract Law from Wheeler v. White

Date: Feb 3, 1966

Estoppel as a Remedy for Indefinite Contracts: A New Precedent in Texas Contract Law from Wheeler v. White Introduction Ellis D. Wheeler v. S.E. White, decided by the Supreme Court of Texas in 1966,...

DuPuy v. City of Waco: Reinforcing Property Rights in Public Infrastructure Projects

Date: Dec 16, 1965

DuPuy v. City of Waco: Reinforcing Property Rights in Public Infrastructure Projects Introduction The case of Leslie C. DuPUY, Jr., Petitioner, v. The CITY OF WACO, Respondent (396 S.W.2d 103) was...

Declaratory Judgments and Jurisdictional Limits in UNITED SERVICES LIFE INSURANCE CO. v. DELANEY

Date: Dec 2, 1965

Declaratory Judgments and Jurisdictional Limits in UNITED SERVICES LIFE INSURANCE CO. v. DELANEY Introduction United Services Life Insurance Company v. Joan Flores Delaney is a landmark case...

Burden of Tracing in Community Property Cases: A Comprehensive Analysis of A. H. Tarver et al. v. Arline S. Tarver

Date: Nov 11, 1965

Burden of Tracing in Community Property Cases: A Comprehensive Analysis of A. H. Tarver et al. v. Arline S. Tarver Introduction In the landmark case of A. H. Tarver et al. v. Arline S. Tarver,...

Due Process in License Revocation: HOUSE OF TOBACCO, INC. v. CALVERT

Date: Oct 7, 1965

Due Process in License Revocation: HOUSE OF TOBACCO, INC. v. CALVERT Introduction House of Tobacco, Inc. v. Robert S. Calvert is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Texas on October...

Enhancing Parental Rights in Adoption Proceedings: Gunn v. Cavanaugh

Date: Jul 8, 1965

Enhancing Parental Rights in Adoption Proceedings: Gunn v. Cavanaugh Introduction Gunn v. Cavanaugh (391 S.W.2d 723, Supreme Court of Texas, 1965) is a landmark case addressing the procedural...

Affirmation of Strict Scrutiny in Attorney-Client Fee Agreements: Archer v. Griffith

Date: May 20, 1965

Affirmation of Strict Scrutiny in Attorney-Client Fee Agreements: Archer v. Griffith Introduction Fancher Archer v. Nova Dean Griffith is a significant case decided by the Supreme Court of Texas on...

Rule 267 Application in Johnson v. Southwestern Bell: Defining Judicial Discretion in Witness Sequestration

Date: Apr 29, 1965

Rule 267 Application in Johnson v. Southwestern Bell: Defining Judicial Discretion in Witness Sequestration Introduction In the landmark case of SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY and James Cozart...

PORTER v. WILSON: Clarifying the Role of Quitclaim Deeds in Adverse Possession Claims under Texas Law

Date: Apr 8, 1965

PORTER v. WILSON: Clarifying the Role of Quitclaim Deeds in Adverse Possession Claims under Texas Law Introduction In the landmark case of Thomas W. Porter v. Frank P. Wilson, Sr., et ux., decided by...

Reaffirming the Duty to Defend under Omnibus Clauses: Insights from Heyden Newport Chemical Corp. v. Southern General Insurance Co.

Date: Mar 11, 1965

Reaffirming the Duty to Defend under Omnibus Clauses: Insights from Heyden Newport Chemical Corp. v. Southern General Insurance Co. Introduction The case of Heyden Newport Chemical Corporation et al....

Insurance Policy Interpretation: Royal Indemnity Co. v. Bob Marshall, Jr. Establishes Limits on Coverage for Unnamed Locations

Date: Mar 11, 1965

Insurance Policy Interpretation: Royal Indemnity Co. v. Bob Marshall, Jr. Establishes Limits on Coverage for Unnamed Locations Introduction The case of Royal Indemnity Company v. Bob Marshall, Jr.,...

Clarifying Standards for Bill of Review and Setting Aside Default Judgments: Hanks v. Rosser

Date: Apr 23, 1964

Clarifying Standards for Bill of Review and Setting Aside Default Judgments: Hanks v. Rosser Introduction Hanks v. Rosser, 378 S.W.2d 31 (1964), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Texas, addresses...

Establishing Residency Requirements for Political Candidates: Insights from J. Alton Mills v. Robert Franklin Bartlett

Date: Apr 9, 1964

Establishing Residency Requirements for Political Candidates: Insights from J. Alton Mills v. Robert Franklin Bartlett Introduction The case of J. Alton Mills v. Robert Franklin Bartlett, decided by...

Stare Decisis in Property Title Disputes: Analysis of Swilley v. McCain

Date: Feb 20, 1964

Stare Decisis in Property Title Disputes: Analysis of Swilley v. McCain. Introduction The landmark case of W. S. Swilley et al. v. Mrs. Norah McCain et al., decided by the Supreme Court of Texas on...

Roman Hernandez v. Heldenfels: Establishing Contractors' Duty of Care to Property Owner’s Employees as Invitees

Date: Jan 9, 1964

Roman Hernandez v. Heldenfels: Establishing Contractors' Duty of Care to Property Owner’s Employees as Invitees Introduction The case of Roman Hernandez v. F. W. Heldenfels et al. (374 S.W.2d 196)...

Halepeska v. Callihan Interests: Establishing Duty and Volenti Non Fit Injuria in Texas Law

Date: Oct 10, 1963

Halepeska v. Callihan Interests: Establishing Duty and Volenti Non Fit Injuria in Texas Law Introduction The case of Natalie K. Halepeska et al. v. Callihan Interests, Inc., adjudicated by the...

Reversal of Will Validity Due to Insufficient Evidence of Undue Influence in Rothermel v. Duncan

Date: Aug 1, 1963

Reversal of Will Validity Due to Insufficient Evidence of Undue Influence in Rothermel v. Duncan Introduction The case of Louis F. Rothermel, Individually and as Independent Executor, Petitioner, v....

Admission of Prior Injuries in Workmen's Compensation Cases: Hartford v. McCardell

Date: Aug 1, 1963

Admission of Prior Injuries in Workmen's Compensation Cases: Hartford v. McCardell Introduction In the landmark case Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company v. George McCardell, 369 S.W.2d 331 (Tex....

Texas Supreme Court Affirms Mandamus Authority Over Banking Commissioner and Restricts De Novo Review of Bank Charter Decisions

Date: Jul 25, 1963

Texas Supreme Court Affirms Mandamus Authority Over Banking Commissioner and Restricts De Novo Review of Bank Charter Decisions Introduction The case of Chemical Bank Trust Company v. Honorable J. M....

Private Dedication and Implied Easements for Recreational Use Rejected: Drye v. Eagle Rock Ranch

Date: Nov 22, 1962

Private Dedication and Implied Easements for Recreational Use Rejected: Drye v. Eagle Rock Ranch Introduction Drye v. Eagle Rock Ranch, 364 S.W.2d 196 (Tex. 1962), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

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