Rubin Resources v. Garold "Gary" W. Morris, II

Workman, Justice:

In this legal malpractice action, Petitioner Rubin Resources, Inc. (“Rubin”), filed suit asserting that Respondent Garold “Gary” W. Monis, II (“Mr. Monis”) was negligent in performing a title examination and preparing a title opinion for Rubin regarding an oil and gas leasehold, and that as a direct result of that negligence, Rubin incurred monetary damages totaling $278,455. Mr. Monis admitted that he was negligent in performing the title examination and preparing the title opinion, but he contested his liability for the damages claimed by Rubin. Following discovery, the…