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Tex. R. Civ. P. 156

Tex. R. Civ. P. 156 - Death After Verdict or Close of Evidence

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TEXAS RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE (March 1, 2026) Rule 156 — DEATH AFTER VERDICT OR CLOSE OF EVIDENCE PART II - RULES OF PRACTICE IN DISTRICT AND COUNTY COURTS Rule 156: DEATH AFTER VERDICT OR CLOSE OF EVIDENCE 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. [RULE 157. Repealed effective January 1, 1988] Source: Texas Supreme Court — txcourts.gov | Current through March 1, 2026 Page 1

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