Tex. R. Civ. P. 156 · 7. Abatement and Discontinuance of Suit
DEATH AFTER VERDICT OR CLOSE OF EVIDENCE
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Text — As posted by the Supreme Court of Texas (file dated October 2, 2026)
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.
Source of truth
- Edition
- As posted by the Supreme Court of Texas (file dated October 2, 2026)
- Official file
- https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1463426/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure.pdf (PDF pages 102)
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