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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

AAMCO Transmissions, Inc. v. James A. Bova

This is a restricted appeal where AAMCO Transmissions, Inc. challenged a no-answer default judgment entered by the trial court in favor of James Bova. AAMCO contended that the default judgment was erroneously based on an unserved amended petition that allegedly sought greater relief after the trial court orally rendered a default judgment. The appellate court examined whether the unserved amended petition sought a more onerous judgment by increasing the amount of damages or by omitting co-defendants. The court concluded that the amended petition did not seek a more onerous judgment as the maximum recovery remained $2,000,000, and removing co-defendants did not increase AAMCO's potential liability for actual or punitive damages. Additionally, the court found that the judgment was not entered prematurely, as AAMCO had ample opportunity to answer the original petition but failed to do so. Therefore, the appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment.

Restricted AppealDefault JudgmentAmended PetitionUnserved PleadingOnerous JudgmentIncreased LiabilityPunitive DamagesActual DamagesProportionate ResponsibilityVicarious Liability
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Jun 01, 1978

In Re the Duplan Corp.

The Reorganization Trustee sought court approval for a collective bargaining agreement, including a severance pay provision (Article XV D), between Rochester Button Company and the Rochester Joint Board Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, AFL-CIO. This provision was opposed by several banks and an Indenture Trustee, who argued it was onerous and burdensome. Following a remand for testimony, the court applied a "business judgment" standard to evaluate the Trustee's actions. The court ultimately found that the Trustee had exercised sound business judgment in negotiating the agreement, citing the potential for a devastating strike and the remote likelihood of plant liquidations before the controversial provision expired. Consequently, the Trustee's application was granted, and the entire agreement was approved.

Chapter X BankruptcyCollective Bargaining AgreementSeverance PayLabor DisputeTrustee ApplicationBusiness Judgment RuleExecutory ContractUnion NegotiationsEmployer LiquidationCourt Approval
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Case No. 15-25-00116-CV
Regular Panel Decision
Jun 30, 2025

Ken Paxton, in His Official Capacity as Attorney General for the State of Texas and the Office of the Attorney General for the State of Texas v. Delia Garza, in Her Official Capacity as Travis County Attorney; John Creuzot, in His Official Capacity as Dallas County Criminal District Attorney; And Brian Middleton, in His Official Capacity as District Attorney of Fort Bend County (268th Judicial District)

This emergency motion seeks to stay the enforcement of new rules (1 TEX. ADMIN. CODE ch. 56) adopted by the Attorney General, which impose onerous reporting requirements on district and county attorneys in large Texas counties. The trial court had temporarily enjoined these rules, but the Attorney General's appeal automatically superseded the injunction. Appellees argue the rules are invalid due to lack of statutory authority, violation of separation of powers, and improper procedure. They also contend that complying with the rules would cause irreparable harm by diverting significant resources and forcing the disclosure of confidential and privileged information, while the Attorney General would suffer no prejudice from a stay. They seek a temporary order from the Fifteenth Court of Appeals to preserve the status quo pending appeal.

Emergency MotionTemporary ReliefStay of EnforcementAdministrative RulesAttorney General AuthoritySeparation of PowersProsecutorial DiscretionConfidential InformationUnfunded MandateFiscal Impact
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Case No. 17-0818
Regular Panel Decision
Dec 22, 2017

in Re Vcc, LLC, Vratsinas Construction Co., Nato Garcia D/B/A Nato Garcia Company, and Phi Service Agency, Inc.

This Supplemental Mandamus Record concerns a dispute over construction projects for two schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD), where PSJA ISD is suing VCC and its subcontractors for $48 million in damages. The Relators (VCC and subcontractors) filed a mandamus petition and an emergency motion for temporary relief with the Supreme Court of Texas, primarily challenging trial court orders related to discovery, especially the onerous process of reviewing 49 million emails, and seeking a continuance due to disruptions caused by Hurricane Harvey. The Supreme Court of Texas granted the Relators' emergency motion for temporary relief and stayed specific trial court orders, including a Third Amended Discovery Control Order and an Order on Motion to Compel, pending further orders from the Supreme Court.

Construction DefectsDiscovery DisputeMandamus PetitionTemporary ReliefHurricane Harvey ImpactElectronic DiscoveryTrial ContinuanceSchool ConstructionTexas Supreme CourtJudicial Discretion
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Moritt v. Governor of New York

This memorandum decision addresses the constitutionality of New York State Election Law, specifically subdivision 5 of section 136 and subdivision 2 of section 131, which pertain to geographical distribution requirements for signatures needed to place a candidate on a primary ballot. The court affirmed the Appellate Division's order, concluding that the State may constitutionally mandate a showing of state-wide support without imposing a substantial burden on primary ballot access. The requirement of 100 signatures from each of 20 Congressional districts was deemed not unconstitutionally onerous, serving the legitimate state interest of preventing ballot manipulation and ensuring broad-based numerical and geographical support. The decision also found no merit in the challenge to subdivision 2 of section 131 of the Election Law, asserting it does not violate the one man-one vote principle or the New York State Constitution.

ConstitutionalityElection LawPrimary BallotSignature RequirementsGeographical DistributionEqual ProtectionOne Man-One VoteBallot AccessState InterestPolitical Candidate
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Sep 27, 2018

Saint-Jean v. Emigrant Mortg. Co.

This case involves a lawsuit by eight Black property owners against Emigrant Mortgage Company and Emigrant Bank, alleging predatory "STAR NINA" loans that targeted minority communities. Plaintiffs claimed these loans were designed to strip home equity by imposing an onerous 18% interest rate upon late payment, a calculated plan given the borrowers' low credit scores and lack of sophistication. A jury found Emigrant liable for violating the Fair Housing Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and New York City Human Rights Law, awarding compensatory damages. Following the verdict, both parties filed post-trial motions. The court granted in part and denied in part both defendants' and plaintiffs' motions, notably finding the Saintils' waiver unenforceable due to public policy and ordering a new trial on damages for all plaintiffs, citing inconsistencies and lack of clarity in the original awards.

Predatory LendingSubprime MortgagesRacial DiscriminationFair Housing ActEqual Credit Opportunity ActNew York City Human Rights LawJury VerdictPost-Trial MotionsDamagesNew Trial
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