BROWN v. TODD

No. 00-0061.

53 S.W.3d 297 (2001)

Hon. Lee P. BROWN, Mayor and the City of Houston, Petitioners, v. Rob TODD, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Texas.

Decided June 21, 2001.

Rehearing Overruled August 23, 2001.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Anthony W. Hall, Jr., City Attorney, Judy K. Hatfield, Assistant City Attorney, Kevin P. Parker, Lanier Parker & Sullivan, Houston, Allan E. Parker, Texas Justice Foundation, San Antonio, for petitioner.


Chief Justice PHILLIPS delivered the opinion of the Court, joined by Justice HECHT, Justice OWEN, Justice BAKER, Justice HANKINSON, Justice O'NEILL, and Justice JEFFERSON.

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