Category Archives: Breach Of Contract
Breach of Contract & Force Majeure Clauses in A Time of the Coronavirus
There is no question that there will be a number of breach of contract lawsuits related to the coronavirus pandemic due to parties having to make certain cancellations, seeking to be relieved of their contractual obligations due to coronavirus and the health risks it poses, as well as government orders on staying at home… Read More »
Texas Supreme Court Upholds Importance of Language in Written Contract, Including Literal Interpretation of Conditions Precedent
In late January, the Texas Supreme Court made an important decision upholding the power of the written word when it comes to the formation of partnerships through contractual language here in Texas. As a result of the decision, Texas businesses have to be very careful to ensure that their legal counsel is precise and… Read More »
Texas Federal Court Highlights That Breach of Contract Cannot Be Excused by Unexpected Surprises
A federal court in Texas recently produced a split decision in a software development agreement case concerning breach of contract and Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act claims, and the decision highlights just how important it is to work with experienced attorneys when it comes to drafting business agreements and dealing with any related disputes;… Read More »
The Texas Supreme Court Upholds Plain Language of Contract in Major Oil-Gas Contract Dispute Case
The Texas Supreme Court upheld its deference to the plain language in the contract in a recent case involving a contract’s consent to assignment provision. The case involved an oil and gas farmout agreement, where by the plaintiff sued the defendant for failing to sign off on a deal with another party. The plaintiff… Read More »
Texas Supreme Court Reinforces the Importance of the Contract
The Texas Supreme Court recently made an important decision concerning oral representations made after two parties have already entered into a formal contract. Ultimately, the Court’s decision was that a party may not justifiably rely on oral misrepresentations made by another party when those misrepresentations are already contradicted by the terms of a contract… Read More »