Kingsley Properties, LP v. San Jacinto Title Services of Corpus Christi, LLC
Court of Appeals of Texas
1Dissent
Dissenting Opinion by
Justice Perkes
I respectfully dissent with the majority’s holding on issue one. I believe that appel-lee San Jacinto was a party to the agreement and, as the preyailing party in the underlying suit, was entitled to attorney’s fees. Therefore, I would affirm the trial court’s award of attorney’s fees. •
I. Attorney’s Fees
The majority correctly states the standard of review and applicable law. However,.! disagree with the majority’s construction of the agreement to which San Jacinto ■was a signatory. In considering the entire agreement and harmonizing its provisions, I would…
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