In the case of Thormann v. Frame (1899), the U.S Supreme Court was tasked with determining whether a lower court had jurisdiction over an inheritance dispute involving property located in Texas, but owned by a German citizen who died while residing in Mexico. The plaintiff, Thormann, argued that as executor of his brother's estate he should have control over all assets and properties regardless of their location. However, defendant Frame claimed ownership based on a will allegedly written by the deceased prior to his death which left him everything. The Supreme Court ruled against Thorman stating that since the property was situated within Texas borders and not physically moved or transferred before death occurred, it fell under Texan jurisdiction rather than international law. They also found no evidence supporting claims about any existing foreign wills favoring Frame; therefore they upheld previous rulings granting administration rights to local authorities instead. This decision set precedent for future cases regarding interstate probate disputes where physical location takes precedence over residency status at time of death when deciding legal authority and distribution rights.

In the dissenting opinion for Thormann v. Frame, it was argued that the majority's decision to uphold a lower court ruling in favor of an individual who had purchased land from someone who did not have clear title to it was incorrect. The dissenting justices believed that this decision undermined property rights and created uncertainty in real estate transactions. They contended that if someone purchases property without ensuring the seller has clear title, they should bear the risk of any subsequent claims against their ownership. Furthermore, they disagreed with the majority's interpretation of relevant statutes and case law, arguing instead that these sources supported their position on upholding strict standards for verifying property titles before sale.