Case law

Main v. Brown

72 Tex. 505 · Texas Supreme Court · Jan 22, 1889

On the 29th day of May, 1863, Brown was also appointed, by the same court, guardian of the persons and estates of the minor legatees. … In support of his position he cites the cases of Michael Murphy, Administrator, v. Menard et al., 14 Texas, 62 ; Portis v. Cummings, Id., 139 ; and Marks v. Hill, 46 Texas, 350 . The case of Murphy v.

Baber v. Brown

54 Tex. 99 · Texas Supreme Court · Dec 14, 1880

In Ward v. Latimer, 12 Tex., cited by counsel, the citation for Martin had not been returned not found. The judgment is affirmed. Affirmed. [Opinion delivered December 14, 1880.]

Ransom v. Brown

63 Tex. 188 · Texas Supreme Court · Jan 30, 1885

McKelvain v. Allen, 58 Tex., 383 ; Baker v. Compton, 52 Tex., 261 ; Webster v. Mann, 52 Tex., 416 ; Dunlap, Adm'r, v. Wright, 11 Tex., 597 ; Roosevelt v. Davis, 49 Tex., 463 ; Hale v. Baker, 60 Tex., 217 .

Caldwell v. Brown

43 Tex. 216 · Texas Supreme Court · Jul 1, 1875

(Phelps v. Brackett, 24 Tex., 236 .) … (Robbins v. Kimble, 2 Tex., 257 ; Henderson v. Trimble, 8 Tex., 174 ; Moore v. Hardison, 10 Tex., 467 ; Baldwin v. Dearborn, 21 Tex., 447 ; St. Clair v.

Brown v. Roland

92 Tex. 54 · Texas Supreme Court · May 16, 1898

Hutchins v. Masterson, supra. … Latham v. Blakely, 70 N. C., 368 ; Bond v. Coke, 71 N. C., 97 ; Madigan v. McCarthy, 108 Mass., 376 ; Pierce v. George, 108 Mass., 78 ; Burnside v. Twitchell, 43 N. H., 390.

Mills v. Brown

159 Tex. 110 · Texas Supreme Court · Oct 15, 1958

Operator must apply to the Board of Commissioners of Post for a permit. … It is elementary that an oil and gas lease is an interest in land, Hager v. Stakes, (1927) 116 Texas 453 , 294 S.W. 835 ; Sheffield v.

Brown v. McLennan

60 Tex. 43 · Texas Supreme Court · Jun 15, 1883

In support of this proposition they cite the case of Clements v. Lacy, 51 Tex., 161 . That was a peculiar case, decided with reference to its facts. … In Jenkins v. Volz, 54 Tex., 639 , the very question here under consideration was considered and determined against the view insisted upon by appellants.

Downing v. Brown

40 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 194 · Texas Supreme Court · Dec 13, 1996

City of Lancaster v. Chambers, 883 S.W.2d 650, 654 (Tex.1994). Ministerial actions require obedience to orders or the performance of a duty to which the actor has no choice. Chambers, 883 S.W.2d at 654 . … Educ.Code § 37.002; see also Burton v. Kirby, 775 S.W.2d 834, 836 (Tex.App.—Austin 1989, no writ). The court of appeals’ analysis of whether Herrera’s actions required discretion or judgment was too narrow.

Buvens v. Brown

118 Tex. 551 · Texas Supreme Court · Jun 29, 1929

From Cole v. … Sayers, 64 Texas, 339 , and declared through dicta by Judge Brown in Spivy v. March et al., 105 Texas, 478 .

Brown v. Bacon

63 Tex. 595 · Texas Supreme Court · Feb 6, 1885

See Austin City Water Co. v. Capital Ice Co., White & Willson Rep., sec. 1133, and authorities there cited. … See Colwill v. Reeves, 2 Camp, 575.

Smith v. Brown

3 Tex. 360 · Texas Supreme Court · Dec 15, 1848

Stone v. Brown

16 Tex. 425 · Texas Supreme Court · Jul 1, 1856

Since the decision of the case of Hunt v. … (See Stone v. Godfrey, 27 English Law and Equity Rep. 324 ; and Cannon v. Hemphill, 7 Tex. R. 198 and 199, and authorities cited ; 4 Munford, 68.)

Martin v. Brown

62 Tex. 467 · Texas Supreme Court · Nov 25, 1884

But the petition also alleges that Brown withdrew the application made in the name of Vanmeter, March 30, 1882, and on the same day applied for the land in his own name. … From a consideration of the other allegations in the petition, it will be presumed that all the subsequent steps taken by Brown up to the issuance of patent were regular and in accordance with law, as none of them are the

Ford v. Brown

96 Tex. 537 · Texas Supreme Court · May 28, 1903

“Appellee relies upon the expressions contained in the case of Hazlewood v. Rogan, 95 Texas, 295 . We note that in the case of Steward v. Wagley, 29 Texas Civ. … We regard Willoughby v. Townsend as decisive of this question.

Wood v. Brown

35 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 160 · Texas Supreme Court · Nov 20, 1991

Brown attempted to personally serve Wood with citation but was unable to locate Wood in Oklahoma at his last known address. Brown then made service by publication. … See Wilson v. Dunn, 800 S.W.2d 833, 836 (Tex.1990); Uvalde Country Club v. Martin Linen Supply Co., 690 S.W.2d 884, 885 (Tex.1985) (per curiam).

Brown v. Bedinger

72 Tex. 247 · Texas Supreme Court · Dec 11, 1888

Moore v. Riley, 68 Texas, 669 . We do not think defendant’s claim for improvements made in good faith can be sustained. He fails to show good faith. … Thompson v. Comstock, 59 Texas, 318 , and authorities there cited. We therefore conclude that the judgment of the court below ought to be reversed and rendered by the Supreme Court in favor of appellant, Earl Y. Brown.

Brown v. Franklin

44 Tex. 559 · Texas Supreme Court · Jul 1, 1876

The defendants, Brown and Ruenbuhl, after excepting generally and specially, answered all the matters alleged against them by the plaintiff. And afterwards, Brown having died, Wm. H. … In the case of Murphey v.

Brown v. Hooks

117 Tex. 155 · Texas Supreme Court · Nov 2, 1927

W., 658 , and Frazier v. Coombs, 251 S. W., 820 , we respectfully certify for your- decision the following questions: “1. … The above court rule was promulgated by the Supreme Court on January 24, 1912, and was, therefore, in existence on December 23, 1912, when the decision in the case of Dandridge v.

Brown v. State

35 Tex. 691 · Texas Supreme Court · Jul 1, 1872

This principle was decided at this term of this court, in the case of Moses Radford v. The State of Texas. The judgment is reversed and the cause remanded. Reversed and remanded.

Brown v. Christie

35 Tex. 689 · Texas Supreme Court · Jul 1, 1872

(See 4 Kent, 155; Winn v. Flanagan, 25 Texas, 781 .) … (Glasscock v. Glasscock, 17 Texas, 487 ; 4 Kent, 350.)