Renda v. Erikson
Court of Appeals of Texas
1Opinion of the CourtBrian Quinn, Chief Justice
"The pound of flesh which I demand of him is deerely bought, 'tis mine, and I will have it," says Shylock and as undoubtedly read by the United States.1
This is an appeal from a final summary judgment denying Oscar Renda (Renda) recovery from attorney Brian Erikson and the law firm of Quilling, Selander, Lownds, Winslett & Moser, P.C. (collectively referred to as Erickson). Renda had sued Erikson and the law firm for legal malpractice. We reverse.2
Background
The factual background to this appeal was captured in United States v. Renda Marine, Inc. , 667 F.3d 651 (5th Cir. 2012), cert. denied ,…
2Cases cited21 opinions
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- Keck, Mahin & Cate v. National Union Fire Insurance Co. of PittsburghTexas Supreme Court · 2000
- Hughes v. Mahaney & HigginsTexas Supreme Court · 1992
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3Cited by1 opinion
- Brian Erikson and Quilling, Selander, Lownds, Winslett & Moser, P.C. v. Oscar RendaTexas Supreme Court · 2019