Legal Opinion

Towell v. Towell

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided February 21, 1914PublishedCited by 4 opinions

Appeal from District Court, Delta County; Wm. Pierson, Judge. Action by M. E. Towell against R. M. Tow-•ell for divorce. Judgment for defendant, and plaintiff appeals.

1Opinion of the CourtRasbury, J.

Appellant sued appellee for -divorce and the custody of their minor child. Trial by jury was waived, and all matters in ■controversy were submitted to the district judge for his determination. After submission the trial judge announced that the case would be taken under consideration, and his decision announced later. A week subsequent the judge in the forenoon of that day informed the attorneys that immediately after the noon recess he would announce his de-•eision in the case, and at the time indicated to appellant’s attorney what his decision would be. About 2 o’clock the court summoned…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Hoodless v. WinterTexas Supreme Court · 1891
  2. C.C. Kidd v. J.H. McCrackenTexas Supreme Court · 1912
  3. Adams v. St. Louis Southwestern Ry. Co. of TexasCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1911

3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Greenberg v. BrookshireTexas Supreme Court · 1982
  2. Cape Oil Company v. WilliamsCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1968
  3. United Service Agencies v. Continental Casualty Co.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1977
  4. Lovelace v. ShawhartCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1955

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