March 2021

March 21, 2021 Dear Friends: Table of Contents An interesting twist on governmental immunity, as a subset of subject matter jurisdiction: immunity is a complaint that can first be raised on appeal–if the party suing the government has had an opportunity to develop the record about the statute granting immunity If you want to challenge […]

March 13, 2021 Dear Friends: Two uncommon gifts favor us this week–the Texas Supreme Court writes on an error preservation issue, and one court addressed whether a complaint was sufficiently specific. Table of Contents As the Supreme Court reminded us this week, the lack of an appropriate and complete jurat on an affidavit is a

March 6, 2021 Dear Friends: Table of Contents Your opponent can first complain on appeal that the trial court’s judgment erred by dismissing all claims against all parties when your motion for summary judgment only sought judgment on the claims against your client Judgment Your complaint must be timely Evidence You have to get a