Legal Opinion · Concurring in part, dissenting in part
Elizondo v. Krist
Texas Court of Appeals, 14th District (Houston)
Decided April 21, 2011No. 14-09-00267-CVPublished
1Concurring in part, dissenting in partTracy Christopher, Justice
I agree with the majority on the fifth issue concerning fee forfeiture. But because I believe the Elizondos presented some evidence of damages in response to the no-evidence motion for summary judgment on damages, I respectfully dissent. The Elizondos have made the following factual allegations:
March 28,2005: Jose signed a power of attorney with Wells.
August, 31, 2005: Wells sent a $2,000,000 demand letter to BP on behalf of both Jose and Guillermina.
December 9, 2005: BP offered $50,000 to settle the Elizondos’ case.
December 21, 2005: Wells associated Kevin Krist, Ronald Krist and the Krist…
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