San Antonio River Authority v. Garrett Brothers

CADENA, Justice.

This is an appeal by defendant governmental agencies, San Antonio River Authority (referred to in this opinion as “SARA”) and the City of San Antonio (identified in this opinion as “City”,), from a judgment based on a jury verdict, awarding plaintiff, Garrett Brothers, a partnership consisting of Charles E. Garrett and Thomas S. Garrett, III, recovery of actual and exemplary damages as a result of the action of City officials, allegedly acting in pursuance of a joint venture with SARA, in halting development of plaintiff’s subdivision.

Plaintiff owns approximately 100 acres of…