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TEXAS RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE / RULE 156

TRCP 156: Death after verdict or close of evidence

Judgment when a party dies after verdict or after evidence closes.

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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.