Legal Opinion

In the Interest of J.O.C.

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided April 25, 2001No. 10-00-185-CVPublishedCited by 71 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

GRAY, Justice.

Following a jury trial, the trial court terminated the parental rights of Stephanie Lanier and James Cox to their son, J.O.C. Only Stephanie appeals this decision, claiming that:

1. The court abused its discretion in admitting the evidence regarding events after the release of the child to foster care.

2. The court abused its discretion in denying Stephanie’s motion for directed verdict.

3. The evidence is legally insufficient to support an involuntary termination of her parental rights.

4. The court abused its discretion in denying Stephanie’s motion for judgment…

2Cases cited14 opinions

  1. Downer v. Aquamarine Operators, Inc.Texas Supreme Court · 1985
  2. In Re King's EstateTexas Supreme Court · 1951
  3. Holley v. AdamsTexas Supreme Court · 1976
  4. Texas Department of Human Services v. BoydTexas Supreme Court · 1987
  5. City of Brownsville v. AlvaradoTexas Supreme Court · 1995

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3Cited by71 opinions

  1. In the Interest of J.F.C.Texas Supreme Court · 2002
  2. In the Interest of D.M.Court of Appeals of Texas · 2001
  3. Vasquez v. Texas Department of Protective & Regulatory Services, Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston)2005
  4. Reese v. Duncan, Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District (Dallas)2002
  5. In the Interest of M.C.Court of Appeals of Texas · 2016

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