Connolly v. Eidinoff

SELLERS, Justice.

This case originated by Dr. Eidinoff filing a petition for a hearing under the provisions of the Mental Health Code of Texas, Vernon’s Ann.Civ.St. Article 5547-82, to determine that he was not at this time mentally ill. The County Attorney answered for the appellant, and a jury was empaneled. After a hearing, the jury found that Dr. Eidinoff was not mentally ill.

Based upon this verdict, the trial Judge ordered Dr. Eidinoff released from custody from the State Hospital for the insane. From this judgment, the appellant gave notice of appeal to the Court of Civil Appeals for the…