Villagomez Investments, L.L.C. v. Magee

OPINION

LAURA CARTER HIGLEY, Justice.

The preliminary question presented by this appeal is whether appellant, Villago-mez Investments, L.L.C. (“Villagomez Investments”), is entitled to a new trial because the entire reporter’s record was destroyed during Hurricane Ike. Because we answer that question in the affirmative, we reverse and remand the case to the trial court.

Background

Villagomez Investments sued appellee, Janie Magee, for anticipatory breach of a lease agreement. Magee filed a counterclaim against Villagomez Investments. Following a two-day bench trial, the trial court rendered…