Chief Justice Radack took the helm on the First Court of Appeals after having first served as an associate justice. She was appointed to both positions by Governor Rick Perry to fill vacancies. Justice Radack was previously a trial lawyer and a district court judge. She has an undergraduate degree from Rice University, and earned her JD at the University of Houston Law Center. Radack is a Republican. In Fiscal Year 2006 Chief Justice Radack authored 132 opinions, only two of which were separate opinions expressing some disagreement with the majority, but concurring in the result. Justice Radack issued no dissenting opinions. About half of Chief Justice Radack’s opinions were signed, and half were per curiam opinions. Chief Justice Radack’s current term will end in 2010. Find more judge and court information at the Houston-Opinions Home Page |
| Recent Opinions by Houston Appeals Court Justice Sherry Radack, Chief Justice of the First Court of Appeals |
Recent Opinions by Chief Justice Radack in Civil Appeals Also see --> 2009 Opinions by Chief Justice Sherry Radack in Civil Cases Also see --> 2008 Civil Appellate Opinions by Chief Radack Straus v. Auto Management, Inc. (Tex.App.- Houston 1st Dist] Jan 28, 2010)(Radack) (successful pro se appeal)(DWOP dismissal for want of prosecution reversed, trial court did not give adequate notice of intent to dismiss for want of prosecution) REVERSE TRIAL COURT JUDGMENT AND REMAND CASE TO TC FOR FURTHER PROCEEDINGS: Opinion by Chief Justice Radack Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley 01-07-00158-CV Robert Straus d/b/a/ Bob Straus Photography v. Auto Management, Inc. Appeal from 151st District Court of Harris County Trial Court Judge: Hon. Caroline E. Baker Demby v. Rivers (pdf)(Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Dec. 3, 2009)(Radack) (jury's verdict awarding appellee damages for personal injuries he sustained as a result of the collision. evidence is legally and factually sufficient to support the damage award as to loss of physical capacity) AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Chief Justice Radack Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Massengale 01-08-00965-CV Yanetta Demby v. Lamachus Rivers Appeal from 125th District Court of Harris County In re Houston Auto M. Importers North, Ltd. (pdf) (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Dec. 3, 2009)(Radack) (Mandamus granted re: order denying motion to compel arbitration) GRANT PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Opinion by Chief Justice Radack Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Massengale 01-09-00625-CV In re Houston Auto M. Importers North, LTD. D/B/A Mercedes-Benz of Houston North Appeal from 133rd District Court of Harris County Trial Court Judge: Jaclanel M. McFarland Hines v. DFPS (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Dec. 3, 2009)(Radack) (termination of parental rights affirmed) AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Chief Justice Radack Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Massengale 01-08-00045-CV Larry Wayne Hines v. Department of Family and Protective Services Appeal from 314th District Court of Harris County Also see --> 2009 Opinions by Chief Justice Radack in Civil Cases 2008 Opinions by Chief Justice Radack in Civil Cases 2007 Civil Case Opinions Authored by Chief Justice Radack |