James v. Brown

This opinion was written by Justice James G. Denton before his death on June 10,1982 and is adopted as the opinion of the Court.

This is a suit for damages against three psychiatrists arising out of an involuntary hospitalization proceeding under the Mental Health Code. The trial court granted summary judgment for the doctors and the court of appeals affirmed. 629 S.W.2d 781. The judgment of the court of appeals is affirmed in part, and reversed and remanded in part.

On the application of her son and daughter, Marguerite Frances James was hospitalized for observation under the provisions of the…