Legal Opinion

Nagle v. Nagle

Texas Supreme Court

Decided June 2, 1982No. C-606PublishedCited by 111 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

GREENHILL, Chief Justice.

In this action, Margie M. Nagle (Margie) sought damages because of a failure of her former husband, Frank T. Nagle (Frank), to convey his interest in a piece of real proper*798ty. Frank’s promise was oral. He relied upon the Statute of Frauds which says in substance:

A promise or agreement is not enforceable unless the promise or agreement is in writing and signed by the person to be charged. This applies to a contract for the sale of real estate.1

Notwithstanding the Statute of Frauds, the trial court rendered judgment for Margie. The judgment was based upon jury findings…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. Hooks v. BridgewaterTexas Supreme Court · 1921
  2. " MOORE" BURGER, INC. v. Phillips Petroleum CompanyTexas Supreme Court · 1972
  3. Wilson v. FisherTexas Supreme Court · 1945
  4. Stanfield v. O'BOYLETexas Supreme Court · 1971
  5. Cooper Petroleum Co. v. LaGloria Oil and Gas Co.Texas Supreme Court · 1969

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3Cited by111 opinions

  1. Haase v. GlaznerTexas Supreme Court · 2002
  2. Exxon Corp. v. Breezevale Ltd., Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District (Dallas)2002
  3. 1001 McKinney Ltd. v. Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Capital, Texas Court of Appeals, 14th District (Houston)2006
  4. Southmark Corporation v. Life Investors, Inc., and Uslico CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1988
  5. Collins v. Allied Pharmacy Management, Inc.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1994

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