Legal Opinion

T. J. Mansfield Const. Co. v. Gorsline

Texas Commission of Appeals

Decided March 16, 1927No. Motion No. 7408; No. 665-4549PublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtShort, J.

The defendants in error in their motion for rehearing submit four grounds as reasons why the motion should be’ granted, two of which assail our conclusion that the accident occurred at culvert No. 2; whereas, the Court of Civil Appeals sustained the finding of fact that it occurred at culvert No. 3. In support of this contention they submit the legal proposition that the Supreme Court is bound by the decision of the Court of Civil Appeals in its findings of fact where there is evidence of substantial nature to support this finding. We fully agree with this contention as a correct legal…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Gussie Fox v. Dallas Hotel Co.Texas Supreme Court · 1922
  2. Seale. v. Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe R'y Co.Texas Supreme Court · 1886
  3. Electric Express & Baggage Co. v. AblonTexas Supreme Court · 1920
  4. T. J. Mansfield Const. Co. v. GorslineTexas Commission of Appeals · 1926
  5. Donovan v. Oakland & Berkely Rapid Transit Co.California Supreme Court · 1894

3Cited by10 opinions

  1. Strakos v. GehringTexas Supreme Court · 1962
  2. Eagle Trucking Co. v. Texas Bitulithic Co.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1979
  3. Siratt v. City of River OaksCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1957
  4. Gehring v. StrakosCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1961
  5. Lewis v. TaylorCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1960

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