McGEE v. McGEE

No. 10-96-031-CV.

936 S.W.2d 360 (1996)

Michael Joseph McGEE, Appellant, v. Linda Diane McGEE, Individually and as Natural Parent and Next Friend of John Deston Bardin, Jr., Appellee.

Court of Appeals of Texas, Waco.

Opinion Denying Rehearing January 15, 1997.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael L. Scanes, Keith C. Cameron, Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, P.C., Waco, for appellant.

David D. Deaconson, Pakis, Giotes, Beard & Page, P.C., Waco, for appellee.

Before DAVIS, C.J., and CUMMINGS and VANCE, JJ.


OPINION

VANCE, Justice.

We must decide whether there is any evidence that a stepfather, who has abused his stepson, sexually and otherwise, acted negligently in some respects as opposed to intentionally in all respects. The distinction is important because homeowner's insurance may provide coverage for negligent acts but not intentional acts. We also address the effect of an agreement whereby the natural mother has indemnified the stepfather against having...

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