J.M. Davidson, Inc. v. Webster
Texas Supreme Court
1DissentJustice Smith
I share the Court’s view that the contract executed by the parties is far from a model of precise drafting, but I disagree that the phrase “any personnel policy” cannot be given a definite legal meaning. Like Justice Schneider, I believe that the arbitration policy falls within the ambit of the phrase “any personnel policy.” However, I disagree with the portion of Justice Schneider’s dissent that concludes the entire contract is unenforceable.
I would hold that the contractual provision allowing Davidson to “abolish or modify any personnel policy without prior notice” applies to the company’s…
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