Cooper v. Texas Gulf Industries, Inc.

Decided June 19, 1974. Ruel C. Walker wrote the opinion for the court.

513 S.W.2d 200 · Cited 185 times

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• Provident Tradesmens Bank & Trust Co. v. Patterson · 390 U.S. 102
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