J. H. Tigner v. First National Bank of Angleton

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court reversed both the trial court and the Court of Civil Appeals, holding that summary judgment was improper because the existence of a statutory landlord's lien depends on factual findings about the crops planted and their value; the case was remanded for further development of those facts. Justice Griffin dissented, arguing the lien attaches at contract formation, while Justice Garwood concurred with the majority's construction of the statute.