A recent ruling by Houston's 1st Court of Appeals blocks quantum meruit claims against local governmental entities. In a case of first impression, the state appellate court held that the Texas Legislature did not intend to include quantum meruit claims in the statutory waiver of sovereign immunity that was enacted in 2005. The court also held that an interlocutory appeal filed under certain provisions of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code stays all proceedings until the appeal is resolved.
July 05, 2007 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
A recent Texas state ruling by Houston’s 1st Court of Appeals blocks quantum meruit claims against local governmental entities.
In a 3-0 decision on June 21, the 1st Court decided two issues of first impression in City of Houston v. Swinerton Builders Inc., a case in which a contractor is seeking almost $8 million in damages.
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