McConathy v. McConathy

The primary issue presented is whether deposition excerpts submitted as summary judgment evidence must be authenticated. We conclude that authentication is not required under Tex.R.Civ.P. 166a(d), and thus we reverse the judgment of the court of appeals. 869 S.W.2d 357.

Samuel McConathy died intestate on August 12, 1983. His widow, respondent Coys McConathy, received approximately $90,000 as the beneficiary of her husband’s life insurance. Petitioners Charles, David and James McConathy, Mr. MeConathy’s sons and Mrs. MeConathy’s step-sons, claim that, shortly after their father’s death, Mrs.…