Central Texas Micrographics v. Leal

OPINION

CHAPA, Chief Justice.

Nature of the Case

This is an appeal from a jury verdict on breach of contract and promissory estoppel claims. The jury awarded appellee actual damages in the amount of $36,375 and attorney fees of $22,500, and awarded appellant $1,042.27 on a claim for unreimbursed salary and expenses owed by appellee. The trial court directed a verdict in appellant’s favor on a fraud charge. Appellant appeals on fifteen points of error 1 on legal and factual insufficiency grounds. Appellee brings three cross-points.

Background

Appellee, Charlie Leal, worked for appellant Central…