Stewart test in Texas

2015More recently, in Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers, Inc. v. Campesi, 592 S.W.2d 340 , 342 n. 2 (Tex.1979), we restated the two-part Stewart test for determining whether to enforce a contractual damages provision as follows: “In order to enforce a liquidated damage clause, the court must find: (1) that the harm caused by the breach is incapable or difficult of estimation, and (2) that the amount of liquidated damages called for is a reasonable forecast of just compensation.” Cf. TEX.BUS. & COM.CODE § 2.718(a). 3 [2] Whether a contractual provision is an enforceable liquidated damages provision o

2015More recently, in Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers, Inc. v. Campesi, 592 S.W.2d 340 , 342 n. 2 (Tex.1979), we restated the two-part Stewart test for determining whether to enforce a contractual damages provision as follows: “In order to enforce a liquidated damage clause, the court must find: (1) that the harm caused by the breach is incapable or difficult of estimation, and (2) that the amount of liquidated damages called for is a reasonable forecast of just compensation.” Cf. TEX.BUS. & COM.CODE § 2.718(a). 3 [2] Whether a contractual provision is an enforceable liquidated damages provision o

2015First Nat'l Bank v. Zim- merman, 442 S.W.2d 674, 678 (Tex. 1969). 1 The jury also found that Harry breached the partnership agreement by failing to calculate the Page 3 820 S.W.2d 785 , *; 1991 Tex. LEXIS 154 , **; 35 Tex. Sup. J. 220 Under Rule 301, the trial court could properly More recently, in Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers, Inc. have rendered judgment awarding Martha less v. Campesi, 592 S.W.2d 340 , 342 n.2 (Tex. 1979), we than the $ 300,000 found by the jury as actual restated the two-part Stewart test for determining whether damages only if the finding had no support in the to enforc

2015First Nat'l Bank v. Zim- merman, 442 S.W.2d 674, 678 (Tex. 1969). 1 The jury also found that Harry breached the partnership agreement by failing to calculate the Page 3 820 S.W.2d 785 , *; 1991 Tex. LEXIS 154 , **; 35 Tex. Sup. J. 220 Under Rule 301, the trial court could properly More recently, in Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers, Inc. have rendered judgment awarding Martha less v. Campesi, 592 S.W.2d 340 , 342 n.2 (Tex. 1979), we than the $ 300,000 found by the jury as actual restated the two-part Stewart test for determining whether damages only if the finding had no support in the to enforc

2017In West , the out-of-service ship, while'subjected to a substantial renovation, was incapable of transportation on its own and instead had to be towed to the shipyard for construction work. 361 U.S. at 121-22 , 80 S.Ct. 189 .

2017In West , the out-of-service ship, while'subjected to a substantial renovation, was incapable of transportation on its own and instead had to be towed to the shipyard for construction work. 361 U.S. at 121-22 , 80 S.Ct. 189 .

2013After stating that a party asserting a taking must first exhaust its administrative remedies, the supreme court elaborated that ―a litigant must avail itself of statutory remedies that may moot its takings claim, rather than directly institute a separate proceeding asserting such a claim.‖ Id. (citing City of Dallas v. VSC, 347 S.W.3d 231 , 234–37 (Tex. 2011)) (emphasis added).

2013After stating that a party asserting a taking must first exhaust its administrative remedies, the supreme court elaborated that ―a litigant must avail itself of statutory remedies that may moot its takings claim, rather than directly institute a separate proceeding asserting such a claim.‖ Id. (citing City of Dallas v. VSC, 347 S.W.3d 231 , 234–37 (Tex. 2011)) (emphasis added).

2013After stating that a party asserting a taking must first exhaust its administrative remedies, the supreme court elaborated that ―a litigant must avail itself of statutory remedies that may moot its takings claim, rather than directly institute a separate proceeding asserting such a claim.‖ Id. (citing City of Dallas v. VSC, 347 S.W.3d 231 , 234–37 (Tex. 2011)) (emphasis added).

2013After stating that a party asserting a taking must first exhaust its administrative remedies, the supreme court elaborated that ―a litigant must avail itself of statutory remedies that may moot its takings claim, rather than directly institute a separate proceeding asserting such a claim.‖ Id. (citing City of Dallas v. VSC, 347 S.W.3d 231 , 234–37 (Tex. 2011)) (emphasis added).

2021In response to appellants’ objections and motions to dismiss, Stewart sought an extension under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code section 74.351(c) to cure any deficiencies in his expert reports.7 After a hearing, the trial court granted Stewart’s motion for extension, allowing him thirty days “to cure any deficiencies in his expert reports.” 5 Dr. DeBerardino attached his curriculum vitae (“CV”) to his expert report. 6 Lindenberg attached her CV to her expert report. 7 See id. § 74.351(c). 4 Stewart then served on appellants an amended expert report authored by Dr. DeBerardino.8 In his a

2016Id.

2015Penalty is, in the language of the that the contractual provision she relies upon is an unen- rule, a "matter constituting an avoidance or affirmative forceable penalty under our decisions [**13] in Stewart defense." Johnson, 582 S.W.2d at 557 ; Oetting, 553 and Campesi as a matter of law, Harry was not required to S.W.2d at 795-796; Robinson v. Granite Equip.

1995In support of their argument that various tort causes of action, including breach of the good faith duty, remained viable after the agreed judgment was signed, the Aiellos cite Grijfin v. Holiday Inns of America, 496 S.W.2d 535 (Tex.1973) and Gracia v. RC Colar-7-Up Bottling Co., 667 S.W.2d 517 (Tex.1984).

1995In support of their argument that various tort causes of action, including breach of the good faith duty, remained viable after the agreed judgment was signed, the Aiellos cite Grijfin v. Holiday Inns of America, 496 S.W.2d 535 (Tex.1973) and Gracia v. RC Colar-7-Up Bottling Co., 667 S.W.2d 517 (Tex.1984).

1994August 30, 1991) (unpublished); Von Anhalt v. Delta Air Lines, Inc., 735 F.Supp. 1030 (S.D.Fla.1990). [14] Silkwood v. Kerr McGee Corp., 464 U.S. 238 , 104 S.Ct. 615 , 78 L.Ed.2d 443 (1984); Nader v. Allegheny Airlines, 426 U.S. 290 , 96 S.Ct. 1978 , 48 L.Ed.2d 643 (1976); Seidman v. American Airlines, Inc., 923 F.2d 1134 (5th Cir.1991); Bieneman v. City of Chicago, 864 F.2d 463 (7th Cir.1988), cert. denied, 490 U.S. 1080 , 109 S.Ct. 2099 and 2100, 104 L.Ed.2d 661 (1990); In re Air Crash Disaster at John F. Kennedy Int'l Airport, 635 F.2d 67 (2d Cir.1980); In re Air Crash Disaster at Sioux Cit

1994August 30, 1991) (unpublished); Von Anhalt v. Delta Air Lines, Inc., 735 F.Supp. 1030 (S.D.Fla.1990). [14] Silkwood v. Kerr McGee Corp., 464 U.S. 238 , 104 S.Ct. 615 , 78 L.Ed.2d 443 (1984); Nader v. Allegheny Airlines, 426 U.S. 290 , 96 S.Ct. 1978 , 48 L.Ed.2d 643 (1976); Seidman v. American Airlines, Inc., 923 F.2d 1134 (5th Cir.1991); Bieneman v. City of Chicago, 864 F.2d 463 (7th Cir.1988), cert. denied, 490 U.S. 1080 , 109 S.Ct. 2099 and 2100, 104 L.Ed.2d 661 (1990); In re Air Crash Disaster at John F. Kennedy Int'l Airport, 635 F.2d 67 (2d Cir.1980); In re Air Crash Disaster at Sioux Cit

1994August 30, 1991) (unpublished); Von Anhalt v. Delta Air Lines, Inc., 735 F.Supp. 1030 (S.D.Fla.1990). [14] Silkwood v. Kerr McGee Corp., 464 U.S. 238 , 104 S.Ct. 615 , 78 L.Ed.2d 443 (1984); Nader v. Allegheny Airlines, 426 U.S. 290 , 96 S.Ct. 1978 , 48 L.Ed.2d 643 (1976); Seidman v. American Airlines, Inc., 923 F.2d 1134 (5th Cir.1991); Bieneman v. City of Chicago, 864 F.2d 463 (7th Cir.1988), cert. denied, 490 U.S. 1080 , 109 S.Ct. 2099 and 2100, 104 L.Ed.2d 661 (1990); In re Air Crash Disaster at John F. Kennedy Int'l Airport, 635 F.2d 67 (2d Cir.1980); In re Air Crash Disaster at Sioux Cit

1994August 30, 1991) (unpublished); Von Anhalt v. Delta Air Lines, Inc., 735 F.Supp. 1030 (S.D.Fla.1990). [14] Silkwood v. Kerr McGee Corp., 464 U.S. 238 , 104 S.Ct. 615 , 78 L.Ed.2d 443 (1984); Nader v. Allegheny Airlines, 426 U.S. 290 , 96 S.Ct. 1978 , 48 L.Ed.2d 643 (1976); Seidman v. American Airlines, Inc., 923 F.2d 1134 (5th Cir.1991); Bieneman v. City of Chicago, 864 F.2d 463 (7th Cir.1988), cert. denied, 490 U.S. 1080 , 109 S.Ct. 2099 and 2100, 104 L.Ed.2d 661 (1990); In re Air Crash Disaster at John F. Kennedy Int'l Airport, 635 F.2d 67 (2d Cir.1980); In re Air Crash Disaster at Sioux Cit

1994August 30, 1991) (unpublished); Von Anhalt v. Delta Air Lines, Inc., 735 F.Supp. 1030 (S.D.Fla.1990). [14] Silkwood v. Kerr McGee Corp., 464 U.S. 238 , 104 S.Ct. 615 , 78 L.Ed.2d 443 (1984); Nader v. Allegheny Airlines, 426 U.S. 290 , 96 S.Ct. 1978 , 48 L.Ed.2d 643 (1976); Seidman v. American Airlines, Inc., 923 F.2d 1134 (5th Cir.1991); Bieneman v. City of Chicago, 864 F.2d 463 (7th Cir.1988), cert. denied, 490 U.S. 1080 , 109 S.Ct. 2099 and 2100, 104 L.Ed.2d 661 (1990); In re Air Crash Disaster at John F. Kennedy Int'l Airport, 635 F.2d 67 (2d Cir.1980); In re Air Crash Disaster at Sioux Cit

1994August 30, 1991) (unpublished); Von Anhalt v. Delta Air Lines, Inc., 735 F.Supp. 1030 (S.D.Fla.1990). [14] Silkwood v. Kerr McGee Corp., 464 U.S. 238 , 104 S.Ct. 615 , 78 L.Ed.2d 443 (1984); Nader v. Allegheny Airlines, 426 U.S. 290 , 96 S.Ct. 1978 , 48 L.Ed.2d 643 (1976); Seidman v. American Airlines, Inc., 923 F.2d 1134 (5th Cir.1991); Bieneman v. City of Chicago, 864 F.2d 463 (7th Cir.1988), cert. denied, 490 U.S. 1080 , 109 S.Ct. 2099 and 2100, 104 L.Ed.2d 661 (1990); In re Air Crash Disaster at John F. Kennedy Int'l Airport, 635 F.2d 67 (2d Cir.1980); In re Air Crash Disaster at Sioux Cit

1994Illinois Corp. Travel v. American Airlines, 889 F.2d 751 (7th Cir.1989), cert. denied, 495 U.S. 919 , 110 S.Ct. 1948 , 109 L.Ed.2d 311 (1990); Anderson v. USAir, 818 F.2d 49 (D.C.Cir.1987); Smith v. America West Airlines, No. H-91-1550, 1991 WL 296832 (S.D.Tex.

1994(E) All authority of the Board under this chapter which is not terminated under [49 U.S.C.A.App. § 1551(a)] on or before January 1, 1985, and is not otherwise transferred under this subsection is transferred to the Department of Transportation. (2) Any authority transferred under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall take effect on January 1, 1985. 49 U.S.C.A.App. § 1551(b)(1)(E), (b)(2) (West Pamph.1994). [12] The court considered Stewart's motion to remand together with American's motion to dismiss, reasoning that the applicability of an exception to the well-pleaded complaint rule (which,

1994August 30, 1991) (unpublished); Von Anhalt v. Delta Air Lines, Inc., 735 F.Supp. 1030 (S.D.Fla.1990). [14] Silkwood v. Kerr McGee Corp., 464 U.S. 238 , 104 S.Ct. 615 , 78 L.Ed.2d 443 (1984); Nader v. Allegheny Airlines, 426 U.S. 290 , 96 S.Ct. 1978 , 48 L.Ed.2d 643 (1976); Seidman v. American Airlines, Inc., 923 F.2d 1134 (5th Cir.1991); Bieneman v. City of Chicago, 864 F.2d 463 (7th Cir.1988), cert. denied, 490 U.S. 1080 , 109 S.Ct. 2099 and 2100, 104 L.Ed.2d 661 (1990); In re Air Crash Disaster at John F. Kennedy Int'l Airport, 635 F.2d 67 (2d Cir.1980); In re Air Crash Disaster at Sioux Cit

1994August 30, 1991) (unpublished); Von Anhalt v. Delta Air Lines, Inc., 735 F.Supp. 1030 (S.D.Fla.1990). [14] Silkwood v. Kerr McGee Corp., 464 U.S. 238 , 104 S.Ct. 615 , 78 L.Ed.2d 443 (1984); Nader v. Allegheny Airlines, 426 U.S. 290 , 96 S.Ct. 1978 , 48 L.Ed.2d 643 (1976); Seidman v. American Airlines, Inc., 923 F.2d 1134 (5th Cir.1991); Bieneman v. City of Chicago, 864 F.2d 463 (7th Cir.1988), cert. denied, 490 U.S. 1080 , 109 S.Ct. 2099 and 2100, 104 L.Ed.2d 661 (1990); In re Air Crash Disaster at John F. Kennedy Int'l Airport, 635 F.2d 67 (2d Cir.1980); In re Air Crash Disaster at Sioux Cit