In Re: Estate of Leon R. Schroeder

Dec 31, 2017

OUTCOME: Jury found for Plaintiff/Applicant

First jury trial case in Texas where Decedent's partner was found to be surviving spouse of an informal marriage, in August 2017. Also first case where jury found that surviving spouse and Decedent wer ... e married beginning January 1, 1993. Longest informal marriage in Texas between same-sex couple held by jury.