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Ronald C. Hatfield appealed a money judgment against him, which was based on a jury's breach-of-contract findings in favor of Glenn J. Solomon. Hatfield raised six issues challenging the trial court's jury charge and its award of costs. The appellate court found no harmful error in the jury instructions concerning one of the breach-of-contract theories, and any errors related to other theories were deemed harmless. However, the court concluded that the trial court erred in awarding Solomon $109,150.22 in non-taxable costs, as there was no trial evidence or jury finding to support such recovery. Consequently, the judgment was modified to remove the cost award and then affirmed.
Hatfield v. Solomon is a workers' compensation case decided in Texas Court of Appeals, 14th District (Houston). This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Texas Court of Appeals, 14th District (Houston).
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Ronald C. Hatfield appealed a money judgment against him, which was based on a jury's breach-of-contract findings in favor of Glenn J. Solomon. Hatfield raised six issues challenging the trial court's jury charge and its award of costs. The appellate court found no harmful error in the jury instructions concerning one of the breach-of-contract theories, and any errors related to other theories were deemed harmless. However, the court concluded that the trial court erred in awarding Solomon $109,150.22 in non-taxable costs, as there was no trial evidence or jury finding to support such recovery. Consequently, the judgment was modified to remove the cost award and then affirmed.
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