James Willard Pierson v. State Texas

Oftentimes, the decisions this Court renders are far from being classified as popular. This is understandable for it is the rare case that comes before the Court where this Court can publish an opinion that is totally and wholly acceptable by all parties before it, and also by persons who chance to read the opinion. The cases handled by this Court are a long way from "adoption" type causes, but are cases many times evoking a great deal of emotion and discussion among the electorate citizenry who are, interestingly by law, our constituents.