Legal Opinion · Concurrence

Edgewood Independent School District v. Kirby

Texas Supreme Court

Decided February 27, 1991No. D-0378Published

1ConcurrenceDoggett, Justice

Twice this court has labored arduously to speak with one, clear voice concerning this most significant case. Twice this court has achieved consensus in opinions, signed by a single member, but incorporating the work of all. Tragically, today this unity has been abruptly abandoned, shattering the good faith upon which it was founded. Determined to react to extrajudicial developments, the court exceeds its jurisdiction, contravenes its rules, and ignores limitations imposed on it by tradition and the Constitution. It muddles the law and meddles in the legislative process. Advice not properly…

2Cases cited15 opinions

  1. El Chico Corp. v. PooleTexas Supreme Court · 1987
  2. Morrow v. CorbinTexas Supreme Court · 1933
  3. Winters v. Houston Chronicle Publishing Co.Texas Supreme Court · 1990
  4. Edgewood Independent School District v. KirbyTexas Supreme Court · 1989
  5. Love v. City of DallasTexas Supreme Court · 1931

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