Texas Supreme Court

William O. Compton, Petitioners v. Louis C. Henrie, Respondent

January 16, 1963364 S.W.2d 179

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's judgment, holding that juror Fugate was not disqualified for bias, that his statements did not constitute jury misconduct, and that no new trial was warranted. Justice Griffin dissented, arguing that the Court of Civil Appeals was correct.