Legal Opinion

Roosevelt v. Roosevelt

Texas Court of Appeals, 8th District (El Paso)

Decided October 30, 1985No. 08-85-00035-CVPublishedCited by 7 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

OSBORN, Justice.

This is a divorce case in which the trial court appointed a master to hear the evidence, make and file findings of fact and conclusions of law and make recommendations to the court. The appeal challenges the appointment of a master and the court’s characterization and division of property, award of child support and attorney’s fees.

The first point of error asserts the trial court abused its discretion in appointing a master in chancery and in charging the master’s fees against the Appellant. Rule 171, Tex.R.Civ.P., provides that the court may, in exceptional cases, for…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. La Buy v. Howes Leather Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1957
  2. Texas Bank and Trust Co. v. MooreTexas Supreme Court · 1980
  3. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. CarrCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1951
  4. Valdes v. MooreCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1972
  5. Bell v. BellCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1976

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3Cited by7 opinions

  1. Bowen v. Robinson, Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston)2006
  2. Kay YOST, Appellant v. JERED CUSTOM HOMES, Appellee, Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District (Dallas)2013
  3. Marriage of S.K.B. v. J.C.B.Missouri Court of Appeals · 1993
  4. Max Bowen, Individually and D/B/A Max Bowen Enterprises v. Roy B. Robinson, Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston)2006
  5. Meshki, Inc. v. Syed Bilal, Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District (Dallas)2024

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