Reggie Teer, Petitioners v. Wayne B. Duddlesten, Respondents

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court reversed the trial court and Court of Appeals judgments, holding that the trial court erred by entering a final summary judgment against the City of Bellaire, a non‑movant, when the judgment did not dispose of all parties and issues. The Court affirmed that such a partial summary judgment is interlocutory and not appealable absent a severance order, and remanded for a trial on the City’s liability. Justice Robertson dissented, arguing that the judgment was final and should be appealed.