BUTCHER v. SCOTT

No. 95-0170.

906 S.W.2d 14 (1995)

Randy J. BUTCHER, Petitioner, v. Patricia Ann SCOTT as Next Friend for J.L.R., Respondent.

Supreme Court of Texas.

August 1, 1995.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ken W. Good, Tyler, Keith W. Starr, Tyler, for petitioner.

Robert A. Ray, Tyler, for respondent.


PER CURIAM.

This case concerns the liability of a beneficial owner of real property for the criminal acts of a co-owner. We reverse the judgment of the court of appeals, 906 S.W.2d 16.

J.L.R., a minor under the age of ten, was sexually abused by Robert Butcher, the brother of Randy Butcher, at a house that had been bequeathed to the Butchers by their father. Randy Butcher's interest was held in trust by Danny Butcher until...

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