Affirmation of Absolute Two-Year Statute of Limitations in Medical Malpractice Claims: MORRISON v. CHAN Introduction The landmark case of MORRISON v. CHAN, 699 S.W.2d 205 (Tex. 1985), adjudicated by...
Defining "Consumer" and "Unconscionability" under Texas DTPA: An Analysis of Chastain v. Koonce Introduction The case of Gary M. Chastain et al. v. Charles G. Koonce et al., decided by the Supreme...
Establishing Personal Jurisdiction Over Foreign Corporations: Insights from Kawasaki Steel Corporation v. Middleton Oil Company Introduction The case of Kawasaki Steel Corporation v. John G....
Reaffirming the Hybrid Test for Gross Negligence in Negligent Entrustment: WILLIAMS v. STEVES INDUSTRIES Introduction In Renee McCracken WILLIAMS et al., Petitioners, v. STEVES INDUSTRIES, INC.,...
Separate Trials and Preclusion Doctrines: Van Dyke v. Boswell Establishes Limits on Res Judicata and Collateral Estoppel Introduction In Theresa Van Dyke v. Boswell, O'Toole, Davis Pickering, 697...
Texas Supreme Court Establishes Prejudgment Interest and Companionship Loss in Wrongful Death Cases Introduction In the landmark case Linda Cavnar, et al., Petitioners, v. Quality Control Parking,...
Limitations on Piercing the Corporate Veil in Tort Actions: Lucas v. Texas Industries, Inc. and Everman Corporation Introduction Lucas v. Texas Industries, Inc. and Everman Corporation, 696 S.W.2d...
Strict Compliance as a Legal Question in Letter of Credit Disputes: Westwind Exploration, Inc. v. Homestate Savings Association Introduction The case of Westwind Exploration, Inc. v. Homestate...
Supreme Court of Texas Upholds Constitutionality of "No Pass, No Play" Rule Introduction In Spring Branch I.S.D., et al. v. Chris Stamos, Individually and A/N/F of Nicky Stamos, et al., 695 S.W.2d...
Texas Supreme Court Sets Limitations on Declaratory Judgment for Potential Negligence Defendants Introduction Sharon Ann ABOR et al., Relators, v. The Honorable William C. BLACK, Judge et al.,...
Oral Representations and the Deceptive Trade Practices Act: Establishing New Precedents in Texas Introduction The case of Dennis and Lori Weitzel v. Michael Barnes et al., d/b/a Barnes/Segraves...
Enhanced Premises Liability Under Municipal Ordinances: An Analysis of Gaile NIXON v. MR. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC. Introduction The landmark case of Gaile NIXON, Indi v. MR. PROPERTY...
Reaffirming Appellate Boundaries in Gross Negligence: Dyson v. Olin Corporation Introduction The case of Darrell Dyson v. The Olin Corporation, decided by the Supreme Court of Texas on June 19, 1985,...
Reversal on Surveying Negligence and Title Insurance Liability in Larson v. Cook Consultants, Inc. Introduction Jean M. Larson v. Cook Consultants, Inc., et al. is a pivotal 1985 decision by the...
Application of APTRA to County-Level Alcohol Licensing: Insights from County Judge Jon LINDSAY v. Dorothy K. STERLING Introduction The case of County Judge Jon LINDSAY, et al., Petitioner, v. Dorothy...
Reed Tool Company v. Copelin: Reinforcing the Intentional Injury Exception in Workers' Compensation Introduction The case of Reed Tool Company, Petitioner, v. Judy A. Copelin, Respondent, adjudicated...
Establishing the Duty of General Contractors to Subcontractors' Employees under Supervisory Control Introduction Louis Redinger v. Living, Inc. is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Texas...
Establishing Gross Negligence in Product Liability: International Armament Corp. v. King Introduction The case of International Armament Corporation, et al., v. Clifford Wayne King (686 S.W.2d 595)...
Texas Supreme Court Establishes Public Policy Exception to Employment-at-Will in Sabine Pilot Service, Inc. v. Hauck Introduction The case of Sabine Pilot Service, Inc. v. Michael Andrew Hauck (687...
Reversing Termination of Parent-Child Relationship: Holick v. Smith Introduction The case of Mable Jo Holick v. Danny Eugene Smith Et ux. (685 S.W.2d 18) was decided by the Supreme Court of Texas on...