Connor v. State (Unpublished Memo): If there’s one thing worse than drunk dialing, it’s drunk dialing from jail as the conversation is being recorded. It’s just…
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Garcia v. State (Unpublished Memo): Garcia appeals four counts of sexual assault of minors and a single indecency with a child charge. At trial, Garcia agreed to a jury…
Spitzer v. Berry (Published): The doctor complained to the trial court that, though a report was filed on time, it didn’t give him fair notice of…
In re Burrow II: (Unpublished Memo): Burrow’s pro se mandamus petition is denied because the record shows that he has counsel. Burrow’s mandamus petition was before the Tyler…
In re Dekard; In re Kennedy; In re Parker (all Unpublished Memos): Three very similar cases disposed of on the same grounds. Criminal defendants want the trial court to…
Ott v. Dimond (Published): Contract for 25 years of employment ruled unenforceable for lack of consideration. Father/president of family-owned car dealership fires his son and asks…
Rapid Settlements v. SSC Settlements (Published): Arbitration is a bit like an alien abduction isn’t it? Well, I suppose if you’re the party that wants arbitration,…
In re Bane Investments (Published): Mandamus motion denied as untimely. The trial court disqualified Bane’s attorney more than a month before an MSJ hearing. Bane wanted the Tyler…
Sharp v. Smith (Published): Purchasers in contract-for-deed gone bad seek liquidated damages, specific performance, and in the alternative, rescission. Sellers say: “Ah ha — we like rescission!” …
In re Herbert (Unpublished Memo): Herbert’s appeal bond was revoked in a criminal case. He brought a combined habeas corpus/mandamus motion in the Tyler court. The habeas…