In Re Fleetwood Homes of Texas, L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692 (Tex. 2008). · Go Syfert
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cited Cited "but see" Murphy v. Gutierrez
Tex. App. · 2012 · signal: but see · confidence high
Id.; but see In re Fleetwood Homes of Tex., L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 693-695 (Tex.2008) citing In re Vesta Ins.
cited Cited "but see" Ken Murphy and Scott Toornburg, in His Official Capacity as Representative of the Estate of Deanna Kay Murphy v. Ed Gutierrez, Individually and D/B/A J.E. & Associates
Tex. App. · 2012 · signal: but see · confidence high
Id. ; but see In re Fleetwood Homes of Tex., L.P. , 257 S.W.3d 692 , 693–695 (Tex. 2008) citing In re Vesta Ins.
cited Cited "but see" Ken Murphy and Scott Toornburg, in His Official Capacity as Representative of the Estate of Deanna Kay Murphy v. Ed Gutierrez, Individually and D/B/A J.E. & Associates
Tex. App. · 2012 · signal: but see · confidence high
Id.; but see In re Fleetwood Homes of Tex., L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692 , 693–695 (Tex. 2008) citing In re Vesta Ins.
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) APC Home Health Services Inc. v. Lucina Martinez (2×) also: Cited "see"
Tex. App. · 2019 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
we hold that arbitration's limits on discovery for both parties does not make it unconscionable.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Ecoproduct Solutions, L.P. v. Englobal Engineering and Swenson Technology, Inc. (2×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
Tex. App. · 2011 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
because real party in interest has failed to show that fleetwood waived its contractual right to arbitration, we conditionally grant fleetwood's petition for writ of mandamus and direct the trial court to compel arbitration.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Waymon Hartwell A/K/A Scott Hartwell v. the Fundwork, LLC and Jordan Cattle Auction
Tex. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
In re Labatt Food Serv., L.P., 279 S.W.3d 640, 643 (Tex. 2009) (orig. proceeding); EcoProduct Sols., L.P. v. ENGlobal Eng’g, Inc., No. 01-10-00366-CV, 2011 WL 2624003 , at *4 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] June 30, 2011, pet. denied) (mem. op.) (citing In re Fleetwood Homes of Tex., L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 694 (Tex. 2008) (orig. proceeding)).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Caleb Moore v. Allstate County Mutual Insurance Company
Tex. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
In re Labatt Food Service, L.P., 279 S.W.3d 640, 643 (Tex. 2009) (orig. proceeding); EcoProduct Sols., L.P. v. ENGlobal Eng’g, Inc., No. 01-10-00366-CV, 2011 WL 2624003 , at *4 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] June 30, 2011, pet. denied) 3 (mem. op.) (citing In re Fleetwood Homes, L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 694 (Tex. 2008) (orig. proceeding).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Rossman v. Applied Materials, Inc.
W.D. Tex. · 2024 · confidence medium
Limited discovery “is one of arbitration’s most distinctive features,” and the Texas Supreme Court has held that “arbitration’s limits on discovery for both parties does not make it unconscionable.” In re Fleetwood Homes of Texas, L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 695 (Tex. 2008) (stating that the “argument that ‘streamlined’ discovery makes arbitration unconscionable would nullify almost all arbitration agreements”).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Hernandez v. FVE Managers, Inc. (2×)
S.D. Tex. · 2024 · confidence medium
Thus, this argument must fail. 11 / 16 As to the second argument, Texas law compels us to leave determination of the enforceability of the discovery limitations to the arbitrator. “[L]imited discovery is one of arbitration's ‘most distinctive features.’” In re Fleetwood Homes of Texas, L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 695 (Tex. 2008) (quoting Perry Homes v. Cull, 258 S.W.3d 580, 599 (Tex. 2008)); In re Boehme, 256 S.W.3d 878, 886 (Tex. App. 2008) (“One of the benefits of arbitration is that it severely limits pretrial discovery.”).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Meritage Homes of Texas LLC v. de Villiers
S.D. Tex. · 2024 · confidence medium
They insist that the two-day limitation is unconscionable because “neither the de Villiers, nor any rational consumer 2 In any event, “limited discovery is one of arbitration’s ‘most distinctive features.’” In re Fleetwood Homes of Texas, L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 695 (Tex. 2008) (quoting Perry Homes v. Cull, 258 S.W.3d 580, 599 (Tex. 2008)). 7 / 10 in the context of a home purchase, would contract away the opportunity to effectively present evidence.” The problem is that the de Villiers did contract for a two-day limitation, not once but twice; first by signing the initial home purc…
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Humberto Rivas, Individually, Steve Rivas, Individually, Atlantis Custom Pools & Spas, Humberto Rivas D/B/A Atlantis Pools & Spas, and Steve Rivas D/B/A Atlantis Pools & Spas v. Carmen Molina
Tex. App. · 2024 · confidence medium
Some of the cited cases include activity similar to activity occurring here, while others do not. 4 For example, they cite to the following cases, which include similar activities or circumstances occurring here: RSL Funding, LLC v. Pippins, 499 S.W.3d 423, 432 (Tex. 2016) (per curiam) (concluding that defensive conduct alone is not waiver); In re Fleetwood Homes of Texas, L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 694 (Tex. 2008) (per curiam) (determining that an 8-month delay in seeking arbitration while discussing a trial setting and allowing limited discovery did not evince waiver as movant did not waive until…
examined Cited as authority (rule) Jose Silvio Rivera Silvio's Plumbing v. Alan Utz & Associates, Inc. (3×) also: Cited "see", Cited "see, e.g."
Tex. App. · 2023 · confidence medium
Leach Builders, 458 S.W. 3d at 514-15 (holding that movant did not waive arbitration rights by asserting counterclaim, challenging venue, filing defensive motions, and participating in discovery); Richmont Holdings Inc. v. Superior Recharge Sys., L.L.C., 455 S.W.3d 573, 576 (Tex. 2014) (holding that movant did not waive arbitration rights by initiating lawsuit, invoking forum-selection clause, moving to transfer venue, propounding request for disclosure, and waiting nineteen months after being sued to move for arbitration); Fleetwood Homes, 257 S.W.3d at 694 (holding that movant did not waive …
cited Cited as authority (rule) 1776 American Properties VI, LLC and Jeff Fisher v. First Chapel Development, LLC
Tex. App. · 2023 · confidence medium
Id. (citing In re Fleetwood Homes of Tex., L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 694 (Tex. 2008), and In re Vesta Ins.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Northpointe LTC, LTD., Grace Care Center at Northpointe v. Debbie A. Durant
Tex. App. · 2022 · confidence medium
Inc. v. Marshall, 909 S.W.2d 896 , 898–99 (Tex. 1995) (orig. proceeding) (“A 231 S.W.3d 475 , 480–81 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg 2007, orig. proceeding) (finding waiver after fourteen months of litigation, “voluminous” discovery, at least seventeen depositions, and resetting of trial date three times). 27 party does not waive a right to arbitration merely by delay; instead, the party urging waiver must establish that any delay resulted in prejudice.”) In determining waiver of the right to arbitrate, detriment or prejudice to the opponent means “inherent unfairness caus…
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Simeon Green v. Velocity Investments, LLC, Assinee of Lending Club Corporation
Tex. App. · 2022 · confidence medium
Enters., 590 S.W.3d 518 , 528 n.46 (Tex. 2019). –5– designate responsible third parties, for continuance, and to quash depositions; designating experts; and waiting six months to move for arbitration), In re Fleetwood Homes of Tex., L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 694 (Tex. 2008) (orig. proceeding) (per curiam) (holding party did not waive arbitration by noticing deposition, serving written discovery, and waiting eight months to move for arbitration), In re Bruce Terminix Co., 988 S.W.2d 702 , 703–04 (Tex. 1998) (orig. proceeding) (per curiam) (holding party did not waive arbitration by sending ei…
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Leland Pennington, Inc. v. Brandon Bulls and Casey Weaver
Tex. App. · 2021 · confidence medium
Garg v. Pham, 485 S.W.3d 91, 107 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2015, no pet.) (citing In re Fleetwood Homes of Tex., L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 693 (Tex. 2008)). 5 According to Appellees, Pennington noticed two of these depositions. 16 In deciding whether Pennington substantially invoked the litigation process, it is notable that most of Pennington’s actions were not defensive in nature.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Truly Nolen of America, Inc. v. Omar Martinez (2×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
Tex. App. · 2020 · confidence medium
Recharge Sys., L.L.C., 455 S.W.3d 573 (Tex. 2014) as follows: Kennedy Hodges, L.L.P. v. Gobellan, 433 S.W.3d 542 , 544–45 (Tex. 2014) (per curiam) (law firm did not waive right to arbitrate a fee dispute with former clients by litigating with a former associate); In re Fleetwood Homes of Tex., L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 694 (Tex. 2008) (per curiam) (defendant did not waive by “failing to pursue its arbitration demand for eight months while discussing a trial setting and allowing limited discovery”); In re Citigroup Global Mkts., Inc., 258 S.W.3d 623 , 625–26 (Tex. 2008) (per curiam) (defend…
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Gracepoint Holding Company, LLC v. FJR Sand, Inc. (2×) also: Cited "see"
Tex. App. · 2020 · confidence medium
Leach Builders, 458 S.W.3d at 513 (holding plaintiffs did not waive arbitration by asserting counterclaims; seeking change of venue; filing motions to designate responsible third parties, for continuance, and to quash depositions; designating experts; and waiting six months to move for arbitration); In re Fleetwood Homes of Tex., L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 694 (Tex. 2008) (holding party 4 FJR also claimed at the motion-to-compel-arbitration hearing that the AAA rules govern the arbitration here.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) HEB Grocery Company L.P. v. Yolanda Perez
Tex. App. · 2019 · confidence medium
Leach Builders, LLC, 458 S.W.3d at 511–12 (finding no waiver where a party filed motions to transfer venue, to designate responsible third-parties, for continuance, to quash depositions; designated experts; and filed a motion to compel arbitration three months after a motion to transfer venue was denied); In re Fleetwood Homes of Texas, L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 694 (Tex. 2008) (holding no waiver where defendant waited eight months to pursue arbitration demand while discussing a trial setting and propounding discovery); Ellis v. Schlimmer, 13-09-00426-CV, 2011 WL 3821969 , at *3 (Tex. App.—Cor…
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Thomas A. Lalonde, Jr., P.E., Individually and D/B/A Lee Engineering Co., Lee Engineering Co., Stanley Harold Prather and Prather Engineering Consultants, Inc. v. Paul Gosnell and Kim Gosnell
Tex. · 2019 · confidence medium
Leach, 458 S.W.3d at 512 (“Whether a party has substantially invoked the judicial process depends on the totality of the circumstances.”); Kennedy Hodges, L.L.P. v. Gobellan, 433 S.W.3d 542, 545 (Tex. 2014) (per curiam) (“We decide waiver on a case-by-case basis by assessing the totality of the circumstances.”); Citigroup, 258 S.W.3d at 625 (“Waiver is a legal question for the court based on the totality of the circumstances . . . .”); In re Fleetwood Homes of Tex., L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 694 (Tex. 2008) (per curiam) (orig. proceeding) (same); Perry Homes, 258 S.W.3d at 591 (“We a…
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Archer Western Construction, LLC v. Beaird Drilling Services, Inc., and South Texas Innovations (2×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
Tex. App. · 2018 · confidence medium
Leach Builders, LLC,458 S.W.3d at 5l2,In re Fleetwood Homes of Tex., 257 S.W.3d 692,694 (Tex. 2008), and In re Bruce Terminix Co., 988 S.W.2d 702 ,703- 04 (Tex. 1998), as cases in which it did not find waiver.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) RSL Funding, LLC v. Pippins (2×) also: Cited "see"
Tex. App. · 2016 · confidence medium
In re Fleetwood Homes of Tex., L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 694 (Tex.2008); In re Vesta Ins.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Rsl Funding, Llc v. Cheveze D. Pippins, Daniel P. Morris, Donna M. O'brien, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Metlife Insurance Company of Connecticut and Metlife Investors USA Insurance Co. (2×) also: Cited "see"
Tex. · 2016 · confidence medium
In re Fleetwood Homes of Tex., L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 694 (Tex. 2008); In re Vesta Ins.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Branch Law Firm L.L.P. v. Osborn
Tex. App. · 2016 · confidence medium
Leach Builders, 458 S.W.3d at 511 (rule 11 agreement on trial date was not express waiver); In re Fleetwood Homes of Tex., L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 694 (Tex.2008) (orig.proceeding) (per curiam) (email correspondence regarding proposed trial setting was not express waiver).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Sarita Garg, Smith & Garg, LLC and Garg & Associates, PC v. Tuan M. Pham
Tex. App. · 2015 · confidence medium
In re Fleetwood Homes of Tex., L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 693 (Tex.2008) (citing In re Vesta Ins.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Professional Advantage Software Solutions, Inc. v. West Gulf Maritime Asociation Inc.
Tex. App. · 2015 · confidence medium
Perry Homes is the only Texas Supreme Court case in which the court found waiver.3 Thus, both cases cited by Appellee are distinguishable. 3 See generally, Richmont Holdings, Inc. v. Superior Recharge Sys., L.L.C., 455 S.W.3d 573, 575 (Tex. 2014) (deciding that the circumstances did “not approach a substantial invocation of the judicial process”) (per curium); Kennedy Hodges, L.L.P. v. Gobellan, 433 S.W.3d 542 , 544–45 (Tex. 2014) (per curiam) (concluding law firm did not waive right to arbitrate a fee dispute with former clients by litigating with a former associate); In re Fleetwood Ho…
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Dhara Gayle Hogg v. Lynch, Chappell & Alsup, P.C. (2×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
Tex. App. · 2015 · confidence medium
Leach Builders, 458 S.W.3d at 511 (the party’s conduct in seeking a continuance of a trial and in signing a Rule 11 Agreement, in which the parties agreed to a new trial date, did not constitute an express waiver of arbitration); In re Fleet *782 wood Homes of Texas, L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 694 (Tex.2008) (rejecting a similar argument that statements made by a party in communicating with opposing counsel concerning a new trial date constituted an express waiver of arbitration); In re Bank One, N.A., 216 S.W.3d 825, 827 (Tex.2007) (per curiam) (statements made in a motion to set aside default j…
examined Cited as authority (rule) Cash Biz, LP, Redwood Financial, LLC, Cash Zone, LLC Dba Cash Biz v. Hiawatha Henry, Addie Harris, Montray Norris, and Roosevelt Coleman Jr. (10×) also: Cited "see", Cited "see, e.g."
Tex. App. · 2015 · confidence medium
In re Fleetwood Homes, 257 S.W.3d 692, 694 (Tex. 2008) (citing Perry Homes v. Cull, 258 S.W.3d 580, 590, 598 (Tex. 2008)); J.M.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Ricardo G. Cedillo, Jason C. Zehner, J. Russell Davis and Davis, Cedillo & Mendoza, Inc. v. Immobiliere Jeuness Establishment
Tex. App. · 2015 · confidence medium
Although this'explanation may be implausible, “mere delay in moving to compel arbitration is not enough for waiver.” Id. (citing In re Fleetwood Homes of Tex., L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 694 (Tex.2008) (orig. proceeding) (per curiam) (eight-month delay); In re Vesta Ins.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Alan B. Rich D/B/A Law Office of Alan B. Rich v. Cantilo & Bennett, L.L.P., Special Deputy Receiver of Santa Fe Auto Insurance Company, Inc.
Tex. App. · 2015 · confidence medium
In re Fleetwood Homes of Texas, L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 694-695 (Tex. 2008); In re Oakwood Mobile Homes, Inc., 987 S.W.2d 571, 574 (Tex. 1999); Lucchese Boot Co. v. Licon, 388 S.W.3d 365, 373-374 (Tex. App. – El Paso 2012, no pet.).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Ophthalmic Consultants of Texas, P.A. v. Adolfo Morales
Tex. App. · 2015 · confidence medium
Bradford & Co., 938 F.2d 575, 578 (5th Cir. 1991) (holding no waiver even though parties engaged in discovery, attended pretrial conference, amended scheduling order three times and moved to transfer case during thirteen-month period before filing motion to compel arbitration). 57 Id.; In re Fleetwood Homes of Texas, L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 694 (Tex. 2008) (discussing potential trial setting and sending discovery one day before moving to compel arbitration did not waive arbitration.) 58 Pennzoil Co. v. Arnold Oil Co., Inc., 30 S.W.3d 494, 499 (Tex. App.—San Antonio [4th Dist.] 2000). 59 C.R. a…
discussed Cited as authority (rule) OneMain Financial Inc. and Raul Rincon v. Aida Flores
Tex. App. · 2015 · confidence medium
In re Fleetwood Homes of Texas, L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 694 (Tex. 2008); see Richmont Holdings, Inc., v. Superior Recharge Sys., LLC, 455 S.W. 3d 573, 576 (Tex. 2014) (no waiver occurred when defendant filed separate lawsuit against plaintiff in another county, moved to transfer venue, and engaged in minimal discovery).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) AOF Services, LLC v. Ronald Santorsola (2×)
Tex. App. · 2015 · confidence medium
Allred TABLE OF AUTHORITIES CASES page Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams, L.L.P. v. Lopez…………….…… 6, 7 2013 Tex. App. LEXIS 7843 at *23 (Tex. App. – Corpus Christi, June 27, 2013) In re Poly-America, L.P. …………………………………………………… 7 262 S.W.3d 337, 355-56 (Tex. 2008) (orig. proceeding) In re Fleetwood Homes of Texas, L.P……………………………………... 7 257 S.W.3d 692, 695 (Tex. 2008) (per curium) APPELLANT’S REPLY BRIEF -Page 3 SUMMARY OF APPELLANT’s REPLY ARGUMENT The Appellee’s arguments that the arbitration agreement …
examined Cited as authority (rule) G.T. Leach Builders, LLC v. Sapphire V.P., Lp (5×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
Tex. · 2015 · confidence medium
As we explained when addressing nearly identical statements in In re Fleetwood Homes of Texas, L.P., “[njothing in [these statements] expressly waives arbitration or revokes [an] arbitration demand.” 257 S.W.3d 692, 694 (Tex.2008); see also In re Bank One, N.A., 216 S.W.3d 825, 827 (Tex.2007) (per curiam) (holding that filing of motion to set aside default judgment and set new trial date does not expressly waive arbitration rights).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) AOF Services, LLC v. Ronald Santorsola (2×)
Tex. App. · 2015 · confidence medium
Anglin Co. v. Tipps, …………………………………………. 12 842 S.W.2d 266, 260 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding) In re Halliburton …………………………………………………………….. 12 80 S.W.3d 566, 572 (Tex. 2002) Hathaway v. General Mills, Inc. ……………………………………………12 711 S.W.2d 227 (Tex.1986) In re FirstMerit Bank, N.A. ………………………………………………… 13, 14 52 S.W.3d 749, 756 (Tex. 2001) ReadyOne Industries, Inc. v. Flores ……………………….……….………13 S.W.3d, No. 08-13-00161-CV, 2…
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Peggy Joyce Ruth v. Arma Lee Crow, James Albert Crow, Sandra Ford, and the Ruby and Annie Smith Family Partnership
Tex. App. · 2015 · confidence medium
“Parties that ‘conduct full discovery, file motions going to the merits, and seek arbitration only on the eve of trial’ waive any contractual right to arbitration.” 7 In re Fleetwood Homes of Tex., L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 693 (Tex. 2008) (quoting In re Vesta Ins.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Richmont Holdings, Inc. v. Superior Recharge Systems, L.L.C. (2×)
Tex. · 2014 · confidence medium
In re Fleetwood Homes of Tex., L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 694 (Tex. 2008) (per curiam) (eight-month delay); In re Vesta Ins.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Richmont Holdings, Inc. v. Superior Recharge Systems, L.L.C.
Tex. App. · 2013 · confidence medium
Ellis v. Schlimmer, 337 S.W.3d 860, 862 (Tex.2011); In re Fleetwood Homes of Tex., L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 695 (Tex.2008) (orig. proceeding) (directing the trial court to compel arbitration when the party resisting arbitration failed to show waiver). .
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Richmont Holdings, Inc., Nukote Holding, Inc., Nukote International, Inc., Inkbrary, LLC, Superior Acquisitions LLC, John P. Rochon, Sr., John P. Rochon, Jr., Kelly Kittrell, Russell MacK, C & R Services, Inc., and Kenneth R. Schlag v. Superior Recharge Systems, L.L.C. and Jon Blake
Tex. App. · 2013 · confidence medium
Davidson, Inc. v. Webster, 128 S.W.3d 223, 233 (Tex. 2003). 5 Rachal v. Reitz, No. 11-0708, 2013 WL 1859249, at *2 (Tex. May 3, 2013); In re Labatt Food Serv., L.P., 279 S.W.3d 640, 643 (Tex. 2009). 5 waived an arbitration clause is a question of law for the court to decide based on the totality of the circumstances. 6 Applicable Law: Waiver of Arbitration Once a party seeking to compel arbitration has established the existence of an enforceable arbitration agreement and that the dispute falls within its scope, the burden shifts to the party opposing arbitration to raise an affirmative defense…
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Venture Cotton Cooperative and Noble Americas Corp. v. Shelby Alan Freeman
Tex. App. · 2013 · signal: cf. · confidence medium
Because the arbitration agreement here allows only Venture to recover attorney’s fees, the agreement is “one-sided.” First-Merit Bank, 52 S.W.3d at 757 ; cf. In re Fleetwood Homes of Texas, L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 695 (Tex.2008) (“But allowing both parties to recover fees hardly makes an agreement ‘one-sided’; such agreements, common in commercial contexts, surely make them less so.”).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Lucchese Boot Co. v. Arturo Licon
Tex. App. · 2012 · confidence medium
In re Fleetwood Homes of Texas, L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 694 (Tex.2008) (orig. proceeding); In re ReadyOne Industries, Inc., 294 S.W.3d 764, 772 (Tex.App.-El Paso 2009, orig. proceeding).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Lucchese, Inc., Bartolo Mata, and Rigoberto Gutierrez v. Jose Solano
Tex. App. · 2012 · confidence medium
In re Fleetwood Homes of Texas, L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 694 (Tex.2008) (orig. proceeding); In re ReadyOne Industries, Inc., 294 S.W.3d 764, 772 (Tex.App.-El Paso 2009, orig. proceeding).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Lucchese, Inc., Bartolo Mata, and Rigoberto Gutierrez v. Jose Solano
Tex. App. · 2012 · confidence medium
In re Fleetwood Homes of Texas, L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 694 (Tex.2008) (orig. proceeding); In re ReadyOne Industries, Inc., 294 S.W.3d 764, 772 (Tex.App.-El Paso 2009, orig. proceeding).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Lucchese, Inc. and Jose Angel Velarde v. Hector Rodriguez
Tex. App. · 2012 · confidence medium
In re Fleetwood Homes of Texas, L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 694 (Tex. 2008) (orig. proceeding); In re ReadyOne Industries, Inc., 294 S.W.3d 764, 772 (Tex.App.--El Paso 2009, orig. proceeding).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) In Re Universal Underwriters of Texas Insurance Co.
Tex. · 2011 · confidence medium
See, e.g., In re ADM Investor Servs., 304 S.W.3d 371, 374 (Tex.2010) (“A party waives a forum-selection clause by substantially invoking the judicial process to the other party’s detriment or prejudice.”); In re Fleetwood Homes of Tex., L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 694 (Tex.2008) (per curiam) (“ ‘[A] party waives an arbitration clause by substantially invoking the judicial process to the other party’s detriment or prejudice.’ ” (alteration in original) (quoting Perry Homes, 258 S.W.3d at 589-90 )); In re Automated Collection Techs., 156 S.W.3d 557, 559 (Tex.2004) (per curiam) (“ ‘…
discussed Cited as authority (rule) in Re Multifuels, L.P.
Tex. App. · 2010 · confidence medium
The case is a textbook example of the “inherent unfairness caused by ‘a party’s attempt to have it both ways by switching between litigation and arbitration to its own advantage.’” In re Fleetwood Homes, L.P. , 257 S.W.3d 692, 694 (Tex. 2008) (defining “detriment”) (quoting Perry Homes v. Cull , 258 S.W.3d 580, 596 (Tex. 2008)).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) State v. Cody Joe Posey
Tex. App. · 2009 · confidence medium
A party waives an arbitration clause by "'substantially invoking the judicial process to the other party's detriment or prejudice.'" In re Fleetwood Homes of Tex., L.P. , 257 S.W.3d 692, 694 (Tex. 2008) (quoting Perry Homes v. Cull , 258 S.W.3d 580, 589-90 (Tex. 2008)).
examined Cited as authority (rule) Okorafor v. UNCLE SAM & ASSOCIATES, INC. (5×) also: Cited "see"
Tex. App. · 2009 · signal: cf. · confidence medium
Cf., In re Fleetwood Homes, 257 S.W.3d at 694 (describing resolution of waiver as “legal question for the court based on the totality of circumstances”).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Flying Diamond-West Madisonville Limited Partnership, Sol Levine, and Mardan Energy Corporation v. GW Petroleum, Inc., Great Western Onshore, Inc., Forcenergy Onshore, Inc., Cascade Energy Corporation, Faulconer 1996 LLC, Gulfwest Oil Company, and Gulfwest Oil & Gas Company
Tex. App. · 2009 · confidence medium
In re Fleetwood Homes of Texas, L.P., 257 S.W.3d 692, 692 (Tex. 2008) (per curiam) (orig. proceeding) (citing In re Vesta Ins.
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In Re FLEETWOOD HOMES OF TEXAS, L.P. and Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc., Relators
06-0943.
Texas Supreme Court.
Jun 20, 2008.
257 S.W.3d 692
Michael J. Craddock, Felicia Norvell, David Charles Routzon Jr., Craddock Re-neker & Davis, L.L.P., Rachel Elizabeth Khirallah, Dallas, TX, for Relator., Michael Allen Starzyk, April Lee Walter, Starzyk & Associates, P.C., Alan M. Bush, Woodlands, TX, for Real Party in Interest.
Per Curiam.
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PER CURIAM.

Parties that “conduct full discovery, file motions going to the merits, and seek arbitration only on the eve of trial” waive any contractual right to arbitration. In re Vesta Ins. Group, Inc., 192 S.W.3d 759, 764 (Tex.2006). The relators here did none of those, instead merely discussing a potential trial setting and sending a set of written discovery the day before moving to compel arbitration. The trial court held the relators waived arbitration, and a divided court of appeals denied mandamus relief. 2006 WL 3028222. We disagree, and thus conditionally grant it. See In re Weekley, 180 S.W.3d 127, 130 (Tex.2005) (“Mandamus relief is proper to enforce arbitration agreements governed by the FAA”).

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc., manufactures mobile homes. In January 2005 it signed a dealer agreement with Gulf Regional Services, Inc., an owner and developer of mobile home parks in southeast Texas that also sells and leases mobile homes. The agreement included an arbitration clause covering “any dispute, controversy or claim among the Parties.” In August 2005 Fleetwood cancelled the agreement on the ground that Gulf was planning to sell or use mobile homes at a location other than that specified in the dealer agreement.

After Gulf filed suit in October 2005, Fleetwood filed an answer demanding ar[*694] bitration, but did not actually move to compel arbitration until July 2006. Gulf opposed the motion on two grounds: express waiver and unconscionability.

“[A] party waives an arbitration clause by substantially invoking the judicial process to the other party’s detriment or prejudice.” Perry Homes v. Cull, 2008 WL 1922978, at *4, 258 S.W.3d 589, 590 (Tex.2008). Waiver is a legal question for the court based on the totality of the circumstances, and asks whether a party has substantially invoked the judicial process to an opponent’s detriment, the latter term meaning inherent unfairness caused by “a party’s attempt to have it both ways by switching between litigation and arbitration to its own advantage.” Id. 2008 WL 1922978, at *8, at 596.

Gulf argues that Fleetwood expressly waived arbitration, pointing to several emails from Fleetwood’s counsel regarding a proposed trial setting, culminating in the following:

I have reviewed the Setting Request and would ask that we try to get a setting in March.... Given the documentation I received last week and the work we need to do as a result of those documents, Fleetwood is not going to be in a position to try this case in December. If you are agreeable to this, we could sign an agreed Setting Request, otherwise, I will have to oppose the request after you submit it and request a later setting.

We need not decide whether Gulf is correct that express waiver is governed by different rules than those that govern implied waiver, as we disagree that this rises to the level of an express waiver. Nothing in this communication expressly waives arbitration or revokes the arbitration demand Fleetwood included in every answer it filed.

Instead, the question here is whether Fleetwood impliedly waived arbitration by failing to pursue its arbitration demand for eight months while discussing a trial setting and allowing limited discovery. We have already answered that question “No.” In EZ Pawn Corp. v. Mandas, we held a party had not waived arbitration by filing an answer, discussing a docket-control order, sending written discovery, noticing a deposition, and agreeing to postpone a trial setting. 934 S.W.2d 87, 90 (Tex.1996). Gulf points out correctly that the movant in EZ Pawn had not yet “discovered” the arbitration clause until after these actions had already taken place. Id. at 89. But our opinion was based on the nonmovant’s failure to show any prejudice, id. at 90, a requirement we recently reaffirmed. See Perry Homes, 2008 WL 1922978, at *7, 258 S.W.3d at 595.

As in EZ Pawn, the evidence here is legally insufficient to support a finding of prejudice. Gulf does not explain how it possibly could have been prejudiced by exchanging emails about a trial setting. Moreover, while these communications are a factor to be considered in the totality-of-the-eircumstances, they are not the only factors. See id. 2008 WL 1922978, at *10, at 599. Here, Fleetwood took no depositions, although it noticed one deposition before cancelling it. [1] It served one set of written discovery the day before it moved to compel arbitration. It filed no disposi-tive motions, nor did it wait until the eve of[*695] trial to move to compel. Taken together, these actions are not enough to overcome the presumption against waiver. See In re Vesta Ins. Group, Inc., 192 S.W.3d 759, 763 (Tex.2006); In re Bruce Terminix, 988 S.W.2d 702, 704 (Tex.1998).

Gulf also argues the arbitration clause is substantively unconscionable, citing two reasons. First, it asserts that arbitration limits its right to discovery. But limited discovery is one of arbitration’s “most distinctive features.” Perry Homes, 2008 WL 1922978, at *9, 258 S.W.3d at 587; see also Preston v. Ferrer, — U.S. -, -, 128 S.Ct. 978, 169 L.Ed.2d 917 (2008) (“A prime objective of an agreement to arbitrate is to achieve streamlined proceedings and expeditious results.”). Gulfs argument that “streamlined” discovery makes arbitration unconscionable would nullify almost all arbitration agreements. We hold that arbitration’s limits on discovery for both parties does not make it unconscionable. See In re Palm Harbor Homes, Inc., 195 S.W.3d 672, 678 (Tex.2006) (“The test for substantive unconscionability is whether, given the parties’ general commercial background and the commercial needs of the particular trade or case, the clause involved is so one-sided that it is unconscionable under the circumstances existing when the parties made the contract.” (internal quotation marks omitted)).

Second, Gulf asserts the agreement here is unconscionable because it allows the prevailing party to recover attorney’s fees. It is true that absent a contractual agreement like this, Texas law allows attorney’s fees only for a prevailing plaintiff. See Tex. Civ. PRAO. & Rem.Code § 3 8.001-.002. But allowing both parties to recover fees hardly makes an agreement “one-sided”; such agreements, common in commercial contexts, surely make them less so.

Because Gulf has failed to show that Fleetwood waived its contractual right to arbitration, we conditionally grant Fleet-wood’s petition for writ of mandamus and direct the trial court to compel arbitration. We are confident that the trial court will promptly comply, and our writ will issue only if it does not.

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. Gulf deposed three Fleetwood representatives, but does not explain how it was prejudiced in being allowed to do so. See Perry Homes, 2008 WL 1922978, at *10, 258 S.W.3d at 599 (“[A] party who requests lots of discovery is not prejudiced by getting it and taking it to arbitration in the same way [as] a party who produces lots of discovery ....”) (emphasis in original).