Legal Opinion
Leasehold Expense Recovery, Inc. v. Mothers Work, Inc. Mothers Work (Re) Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided May 19, 2003No. 01-11392PublishedCited by 33 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BENAVIDES, Circuit Judge:
This appeal concerns the interpretation of a contingency fee contract under Texas law. The appellant claims that the district court erred in entering judgment for the appellees on its breach of contract claims, conspiracy claim, and claim for recovery in quantum meruit.
I. Background
Appellant Leasehold Expense. Recovery, Inc. (“LER”) is in the business of reviewing retail leases for overcharges. Appellees Mothers Work, Inc. and Mothers Work (R.E.) Inc. (collectively “Mothers”) sell maternity clothing from retail stores operating from shopping malls throughout the…
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