Villanueva v. Gonzalez

OPINION

Opinion by:

PHYLIS J. SPEEDLIN, Justice.

Edward Villanueva (“Villanueva”) appeals the trial court’s order granting partial summary judgment in favor of Hector Gonzalez (“Gonzalez”) on Villanueva’s claims for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of a partnership agreement. Villanueva also appeals the trial court’s order granting Gonzalez’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict on his fraud claim. We overrule Villanueva’s two issues and affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Background

In June 1999, Villanueva, an accountant, and Gonzalez, an attorney, entered…