Texas Supreme Court

Robert Lee Jensen, Petitioner v. Burlene Parks Jensen, Respondent

February 29, 198427 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 256

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court affirmed the lower court's reversal and remanded the case to determine any community reimbursement for the appreciation of stock owned by Mr. Jensen before marriage, holding that the stock remains his separate property but the community may be reimbursed for uncompensated time, toil, and talent. Justice Robertson concurred, noting the remand despite the lack of a specific reimbursement pleading.