Legal Opinion

Straus v. Brooks

Texas Supreme Court

Decided February 26, 1941No. 7588PublishedCited by 19 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Mr. Judge German

delivered the opinion of the Commission of Appeals, Section A.

On December 21, 1925, Alex Rutlin and wife, Delia Rutlin, executed deed of trust on a part of Lot No. 1 in Block 621-0 in the City of Dallas, measuring 39 feet by 108 feet. On that date said lot was being used by them for the purpose of a borne. Said deed of trust was executed to secure payment of one note for $1500 payable to H. S. Lawson. Said note included renewal of the sum of $95.35 paid as taxes on the property and the sum of $318.00 due Cowser Lumber Company and secured by valid mechanic’s lien. In said deed…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. Hill v. HoeldtkeTexas Supreme Court · 1912
  2. Spencer v. SchellTexas Supreme Court · 1915
  3. Ex Parte KimberlinTexas Supreme Court · 1935
  4. Leake v. SaundersTexas Supreme Court · 1935
  5. Dabney v. SchutzeTexas Commission of Appeals · 1921

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3Cited by19 opinions

  1. Shenandoah Associates v. J & K Properties, Inc., Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District (Dallas)1987
  2. Shutts v. Phillips Petroleum Co.Supreme Court of Kansas · 1977
  3. Paul C. Teas, Jr. v. Mildred KimballCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1958
  4. Chasteen v. MillerCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1961
  5. Schultz v. WeaverCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1989

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