Texas Estates Code

§ 252.204 — DAMAGES

ES § 252.204Title 2. ESTATES OF DECEDENTS; DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY · Part F. WILLS · Ch. 252. SAFEKEEPING AND CUSTODY OF WILLS · Art. E. DUTY AND LIABILITY OF CUSTODIAN OF ESTATE PAPERS

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(a)A person who refuses to deliver a will or papers described by Section 252.202 is liable to any person aggrieved by the refusal for all damages sustained as a result of the refusal.

(b)Damages may be recovered under this section in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680 (H.B. 2502), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.