Open Courts Provision Overrides Absolute Statute of Limitations in Medical Malpractice: NEAGLE v. NELSON Introduction The case of Bobby Neagle v. George C. Nelson, M.D. et al. (685 S.W.2d 11)...
Clarifying Fundamental vs. Ordinary Reversible Error in Jury Charge: ALMANZA v. STATE of Texas Introduction Cipriano Ramon Almanza, Jr., Appellant, v. The State of Texas, Appellee (686 S.W.2d 157) is...
Leyendecker v. Wechter: New Guidelines on Damages under Texas DTPA Introduction Leyendecker Associates, Inc., et al., v. William Wechter et al. is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Texas...
Quantum Meruit and Hospital Liens: Texas Supreme Court Affirms Limits on Attorney Fee Recovery Introduction In the landmark case of Sam C. Bashara v. Baptist Memorial Hospital System, decided by the...
Prohibition of Unavoidable Accident Issues in Negligence Cases: Insights from Mel LEMOS v. MONTEZ Introduction The case of Mel Lemos v. Alfred R. Montez et al., 680 S.W.2d 798 (Tex. 1984),...
Enforceability of Disputed Oral Settlement Agreements Under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 11: KENNEDY v. HYDE Introduction The case of Forrest L. Kennedy v. Richard J. Hyde et al. (682 S.W.2d 525)...
Causation Requirement Affirmed in Aviation Insurance Coverage Exclusions: Puckett v. U.S. Fire Insurance Co. Introduction In Jo Beth Warren Puckett et al. v. U.S. Fire Insurance Co., 678 S.W.2d 936...
NELSON v. KRUSEN: Texas Supreme Court Invalidates Absolute Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Birth and Rejects Wrongful Life Claims Introduction In Tom L. Nelson et al. v. Howard M. Krusen and...
Strict Adherence to Article 5522 for Lien Renewal: Insights from Jon MERCER v. DAORAN CORPoration Introduction The case of Jon MERCER v. DAORAN CORPoration (676 S.W.2d 580) adjudicated by the Supreme...
Establishing Causal Nexus for Damages in Default Judgments: Morgan v. Compugraphic Supreme Court of Texas, 1984 Introduction Margie F. Morgan, an employee of Frito-Lay, Inc., filed a lawsuit against...
Perras v. Craig: Clarifying the Criteria for Actual Damages in Trespass Cases Introduction The Supreme Court of Texas delivered a pivotal judgment on September 19, 1984, in the case of I. Da v. d...
Waiver of Evidentiary Challenges and the Non-Reversibility of Cumulative Evidence: Insights from McInnes v. Yamaha Motor Corp. Introduction In the landmark case Lindsey McInnes v. Yamaha Motor Corp.,...
Enhanced Discoverability in Product Liability Suits: Jampole v. Touchy Establishes Broader Scope for Pre-Trial Discovery Introduction In the landmark case of Stanley Jampole, et al. v. Hon. Hugo...
Liability of Banks for Unauthorized Signatures: Insights from La Sara Grain Company v. First National Bank of Mercedes Introduction La Sara Grain Company, et al., Petitioners, v. First National Bank...
Affirming Fiduciary Duties of Executive Rights Holders in Mineral Estates – MANGES v. GUERRA Introduction The case of Clinton Manges, Petitioner, v. J.C. Guerra, et al., Respondents (673 S.W.2d 180)...
AMES v. GREAT SOUTHERN BANK: Establishing Authority in CD Transactions Introduction AMES v. GREAT SOUTHERN BANK, 672 S.W.2d 447 (1984), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Texas, addresses pivotal...
Reinstatement of Parental Rights in Richardson v. Green: A Landmark Judgment on Hearsay Exceptions Introduction The case of Wesley Dwight Richardson v. Priscilla Kay Green, reported as 677 S.W.2d...
Extrinsic Fraud and Fiduciary Duty: Insights from Wilkinson v. Kennedy Introduction The landmark case Virginia Lou Wilkinson Montgomery et al. v. Virginia McEntire Kennedy et al., decided by the...
Supreme Court of Texas Establishes Guidelines for Jury Instructions in Design Defect Product Liability Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Roy ACORD, Jr. Indi v. Dually and A/N/F of Aaron...
Clarifying the Burden of Proof for Affirmative Defenses in Tortious Interference: Sakowitz, Inc. v. Diane Steck Introduction The case of Sakowitz, Inc. v. Diane Steck, adjudicated by the Supreme...