In a detailed 56-page opinion Friday, the Texas Supreme Court has clarified state law regarding evidence required to prove up attorney billing under a fee-shifting agreement.

“General, conclusory testimony devoid of any real substance will not support a fee award,” said the April 26 opinion in Rohrmoos Venture v. UTSA DVA Healthcare. “Billing records are strongly encouraged to prove the reasonableness and necessity of requested fees.”

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