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Objections to Affidavit for Lack of Jurat Must be Objected to at Trial Court
In The Mansions in the Forest, L.P. v. Montgomery County, 10-0969, 2012 WL 1370867 (Tex. [...]
Private Lawyer Advising Cities Has Immunity from Suit
On April 17, 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court held that a private attorney retained by [...]
Recovery of Court Costs in Texas State Court
As a general rule, a successful party to a suit shall recover of his adversary [...]
The Dallas Court of Appeals Holds that a Denial of Leave to Designate a Responsible Third Party is Subject to Mandamus Relief.
The Dallas Court of Appeals recently held that a denial of leave to designate a [...]
Fall 2012 Issue of The Advocate Will Tackle Social Media and The Law
The Advocate is a quarterly publication of the Litigation Section of the State Bar of [...]
Texas Supreme Court Affirms Property Rights of Shoreline Owners
On March 30, 2012, the Texas Supreme Court, in Severance v. Patterson, affirmed the private [...]
Texas Supreme Court Holds Jury Waiver Enforceable
On March 9, 2012, the Texas Supreme Court issued its decision in In Re Frank [...]
Changes to Chapter 53, Mechanic’s & Materialman’s Liens
The 2011 Legislative Session resulted in a number of changes [...]
Avoiding Illusory Arbitration Clauses
In Carey v. 24 Hour Fitness, USA, Inc., 10-20845, 2012 WL 205851 (5th [...]
Texas Cities Have Additional Clarification on Takings Cases
On January 27, 2012, the Texas Supreme Court withdrew its prior opinion and issued a [...]