Strakos v. Gehring

This is another case in which the majority of the Court sets aside and changes a rule of law that has been well established in this jurisdiction for many years.

I agree with the Court of Civil Appeals in releasing Gehring from any liability to Strakos and to Hubbard. I also agree that Hubbard is liable to Strakos for his injuries suffered.

The case of Mansfield Construction Co. v. Gorsline, (Comm. of Appeals) 1926, 288 S.W. 1067, rehearing overruled 292 S.W. 187, recognized and established the rule in Texas that, after the acceptance of a contractor’s work by the owner, or one rightfully in…