Legal Opinion

Compton v. Sparkman-Brand, Inc.

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided May 15, 1959No. 15502PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

YOUNG, Justice.

This is an appeal from grant of summary judgment in favor of Sparkman-Brand, Inc., one of several defendants in her suit for damages allegedly resulting from the burial of the body of another in place of her deceased husband. Other defendants were American Airline Inc., and Robert Massie Funeral Home, Inc.; plaintiff asserting liability against all three defendants, jointly and severally as tort-feasors. As stated, Sparkman-Brand filed motion for summary judgment which, upon hearing, *907was sustained in a judgment reciting that plaintiff take nothing as to Sparkman-Brand; the case…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Biggins v. Oltmer Iron WorksCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1946
  2. Myers v. SmithermanCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1955
  3. Richards v. SmithCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1951
  4. Gallaher v. City Transp. Co. of DallasCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1953
  5. Riggs v. BartlettCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1957

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3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Nichols v. Omega Amusement CompanyCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1965
  2. Compton v. American Airlines, Inc.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1961

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