Legal Opinion
Hollifield v. State
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided December 17, 1976No. 17833PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
MASSEY, Chief Justice.
July 23, 1976 a jury in County Court found (1) Patrick Henry Hollifield to be a mentally ill person and (2) that he required hospitalization in a mental hospital for his own welfare and protection or the protection of others. Both findings were made by “a preponderance of the evidence.” There was no objection to the Charge of the Court. There was no motion for new trial. Mr. Hollifield was immediately confined, for observation not to exceed 90 days, under provisions of V.A.T.S. Title 92, “Mental Health”, Sec. 5547-38, “Order upon hearing”.
Hollifield appealed and…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- In Re John Ballay, A/K/A Figeret Hoxha, PatientCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1973
- Moss v. StateCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1976
- In Re IveyCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1976
3Cited by8 opinions
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