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reason-to-expect standard in Texas

9 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 2005–2015 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Texas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (1)

CaseFollowedCited
Ernst & Young, L.L.P. v. Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co.green
tex · 2001 · cited in 8 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2011
2 sentences

2011“Even an obvious risk that a misrepresentation might be repeated to a third party is not enough to satisfy the reason-to-expect standard; rather, the alleged fraudfeasor must ‘have information that would lead a reasonable man to conclude that there is an especial likelihood that it will reach those persons and will influence their conduct .’” Id. at 580 (quoting Restatement (Second) of Torts § 531 cmt. d (1977)) (emphasis added).

2010We rejected that view, holding that “the reason-to-expect standard requires more than mere foreseeability; the claimant’s reliance must be ‘especially likely’ and justifiable, and the transaction sued upon must be the type the defendant contemplated.” Id. at 580 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (1)

CaseCitedYears
Formosa Plastics Corp. USA v. Presidio Engineers and Contractors, Inc. green
tex · 1998
1 sentence

2015Nevertheless, the high court determined that the & Contractors, Inc., 960 S.W.2d 41 , 48–49 (Tex.1998). appeals court had not properly applied the reason-to-expect standard to the summary judgment evidence.

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