Texas Supreme Court

Lauri Smith and Howard Smith, Petitioners v. Patrick W.y. Tam Trust, Respondent

October 23, 200953 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 54

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that attorney's fees uncontradicted but unreasonable in light of the damages awarded cannot be entered as a matter of law, requiring a jury determination; it reversed the appellate court’s fee award and remanded for a new trial on fees while affirming the damages award.