Cosgrove v. Grimes

OPINION ON MOTION FOR REHEARING

SPEARS, Justice.

Our opinion and judgment of April 19, 1989 are withdrawn and the following substituted therefor:

The issues in this case concern the applicability of the “good faith” defense in legal malpractice actions. The trial court held that the exception barred client Frank Cos-grove from recovering on his claim. The court of appeals affirmed. 757 S.W.2d 508. We reverse and render judgment for Cos-grove.

In July 1976, Cosgrove was injured when the automobile he was driving was struck from the rear by a car driven by Will Michael Stephens. Timothy Purnell was…