In the Interest of M.S.

Decided July 3, 2003. Craig T. Enoch wrote the opinion for the court.

115 S.W.3d 534 · Cited 1,402 times

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• In Re Trowbridge · 401 N.W.2d 65
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• Cecil v. Smith · 804 S.W.2d 509
• State Ex Rel. Juvenile Department v. Geist · 796 P.2d 1193
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• Texas Power & Light Co. v. Hering · 148 Tex. 350
• Matter of Bishop · 375 S.E.2d 676
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• In the Interest of A. H. P. · 500 S.E.2d 418
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• Whitworth v. Bynum · 699 S.W.2d 194
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