Wilcox v. Wilmoth

OPINION

DICKENSON, Justice.

The issue is whether a double-wide mobile home with an attached porch violates a deed restriction prohibiting “house trailers.” The trial court concluded that the mobile home was an “offending structure” and issued a mandatory permanent injunction requiring its removal. We reverse and render.1

Rhonda Robertson purchased a lot in the Caney Creek Addition, a subdivision on Cedar Creek Lake, Henderson County, Texas. After purchasing the lake lot, Rhonda and Bill Wilcox purchased a new double-wide mobile home shortly before their marriage. The mobile home was moved from…