Tracy L. McCraw, Petitioner v. Jimmie L. Maris, Respondent

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that the handwritten duplicate beneficiary designation form was admissible because it was not hearsay, and that its exclusion constituted reversible error, reversing the appellate court and remanding the case for further proceedings on all issues. Justice Gonzalez and Justice Cornyn dissented, arguing the exclusion was not reversible and criticizing the majority's handling of the issues.