Legal Opinion
Alewine v. City of Houston
Texas Court of Appeals, 14th District (Houston)
Decided April 8, 2010No. 14-08-00473-CVPublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
KENT C. SULLIVAN, Justice.
Appellants, a collection of homeowners in a subdivision neighboring Bush Intercontinental Airport, sued appellee, the City of Houston, because the construction of a new runway resulted in increased airplane flights over a corner of their neighborhood. The City successfully moved for summary judgment, arguing the homeowners were not entitled to compensation for inverse condemnation or intentional nuisance because they had not shown their property was “taken” by the government. This appeal ensued.
Under current Texas law, appellants are not entitled to…
2Cases cited32 opinions
- City of Keller v. WilsonTexas Supreme Court · 2005
- Nixon v. Mr. Property Management Co.Texas Supreme Court · 1985
- Valence Operating Co. v. DorsettTexas Supreme Court · 2005
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- Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. v. MayesTexas Supreme Court · 2007
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3Cited by9 opinions
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- Michael R. Voorhies and Norelle Voorhies v. Town of Hollywood Park, Texas, Texas Court of Appeals, 4th District (San Antonio)2023
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