State Court of Appeals / Tex. App.

Houston Petroleum Co. v. Highlands Insurance Co.

Decided January 17, 1991. David William Evans wrote the opinion for the court.

830 S.W.2d 153 · Cited 71 times

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Puckett v. U.S. Fire Insurance Co. · 678 S.W.2d 936
Whatley v. City of Dallas · 758 S.W.2d 301
Holmes v. Employers Casualty Co. · 699 S.W.2d 339

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