Fred S. Moore, Petitioners v. Douglas Stephen Lillebo, Respondent

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court reversed the Court of Appeals, holding that in a wrongful‑death action mental‑anguish damages are recoverable without proof of physical manifestation and that loss‑of‑society and companionship issues must be submitted to the jury. The Court also defined the elements of mental anguish and loss‑of‑society for jury instruction.