Redmon v. Griffith

OPINION

DIANE DeVASTO, Justice.

Jimmie D. Redmon and Kathy Redmon (collectively the “Redmons”) appeal the trial court’s summary judgment entered in favor of Valta R. Griffith, both individually and as representative of the Estate of Ralph E. Griffith, deceased (“Griffith”). 1 The Redmons raise two issues on appeal. The Griffiths raise one issue on appeal. We affirm in part and reverse and remand in part.

Background

G.E.M. Transportation was a trucking company started by Ralph Griffith. By prior agreement, when Ralph Griffith recouped his initial investment, the company was incorporated in Texas…