Wilmer-Hutchins Independent School District v. Smiley

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice BRIDGES.

Wilmer-Hutchins Independent School District (the District) appeals the trial court’s judgment awarding Judith Smiley, individually and d/b/a JT2 Enterprises, and Diana Newton-Grayson damages on their promissory estoppel and quantum meruit claims. In five issues, the District argues Smiley and Newton-Grayson cannot recover under either of their implied contract causes of action because an express contract existed between the parties, promissory estoppel cannot be asserted against the District in its exercise of governmental powers, the evidence is insufficient…