Tex. R. Civ. P. 156 — DEATH AFTER VERDICT OR CLOSE OF EVIDENCE

Texas Rules of Civil Procedure · Version 2026-07-01 · Status: active · II RULES OF PRACTICE IN DISTRICT AND COUNTY COURTS · 7 Abatement and Discontinuance of Suit

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When a party in a jury case dies between verdict and judgment, or a party in a non-jury case dies after the evidence is closed and before judgment is pronounced, judgment shall be rendered and entered as if all parties were living.

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