O. P. Leonard, Petitioner v. Texaco, Inc., Respondent

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that the original petition filed within the two‑year limitations period was timely, that the later amendment asserting a contract claim was not barred by the statute of limitations under Article 5539b because it did not arise from a new distinct transaction, that the parties’ communications tolled the limitations period for thirty‑four days, and that the contract claim was supported by consideration and therefore enforceable.