Legal Opinion

James Hairston, Individually and Next Friend of E.H, a Minor v. Southern Methodist University, and Brent Erwin

Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District (Dallas)

Decided April 30, 2013No. 05-11-00860-CVPublishedCited by 13 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice MURPHY.

Emily Hairston and her father, James Hairston, 1 appeal the trial court’s summary judgment in favor of Southern Methodist University and Brent Erwin on Hair-ston’s claims for financial aid. In four general issues, Hairston contends fact issues exist precluding summary judgment and SMU 2 failed to establish its affirmative defense of accord and satisfaction. We affirm.

BACKGROUND

Hairston’s allegations are based on claims SMU, which is a private university located in Dallas, Texas, reneged on a promise to provide her scholarships. Hairston testified she first met…

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