Legal Opinion · Concurrence

In re D_ W_ M

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided September 22, 1977No. 5752Published

1ConcurrenceHall, Justice

I do not agree with the majority’s holding that appellant waived service of summons.

V.T.C.A., Family Code §§ 51.09 and 53.06 provide as follows:

§ 51.09. Waiver of Rights.

Unless a contrary intent clearly appears elsewhere in this title, any right granted to a child by this title [Delinquent Children] or by the constitution or laws of this state or the United States may be waived in proceedings under this title if:(1) the waiver is made by the child and the attorney for the child;(2) the child and the attorney waiving the right are informed of and understand the right and the possible…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. D. A. W. v. StateCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1976
  2. In re M. W.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1975

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