Texas Supreme Court

Jack Edward Milner, Petitioner v. Vicki Ann Milner, Respondent

March 9, 201255 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 419

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Appeals' judgment, remanding the property division because the mediated settlement agreement (MSA) was ambiguous and its terms must be resolved before a final judgment. The Court held that while the MSA met statutory formalities and is binding, the parties' differing interpretations create a factual issue that should be addressed by the mediator, not the trial court.