Heafitz v. Interfirst Bank of Dallas

OPINION AND ORDER

LEISURE, District Judge:

This is an action by a joint venturer for alleged tortious interference. Plaintiff Bruce Heafitz (“Heafitz”) entered a joint venture with four other individuals. The purpose of that venture was to acquire, develop and exploit certain oil and gas properties. Plaintiff alleges that InterFirst Bank of Dallas and Republic National Bank of Dallas (collectively “defendant banks”) induced his co-venturers to breach their fiduciary duties to the joint venture, and that those breaches caused him injury. He seeks damages and equitable relief.

Since the action was…