Today, we'll examine the next issue on our list - what to do if you missed the deadline to controvert. #4 - Oops, no controverting affidavit - now what?! You received 18.001 affidavits from opposing counsel, but for whatever reason, you did not serve controverting...
Month: November 2016
Texas Supreme Court Weekly Update November 11,2016
This week the Texas Supreme Court will be closed on Friday in recognition of Veterans Day. No opinions or grants have been issued this week, but check back next week.
7 Things You Need to Know about §18.001 Affidavits – Part 2
Last week, we introduced the importance of Section 18.001 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code and the impact it can play in litigation. We stressed the importance of knowing your deadlines. This week, we'll discuss strategies for responding to early...
7 Things You Need to Know about §18.001 Affidavits – Part 1
Section 18.001 is a provision of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code which provides an alternative, and in theory cheaper, means by which a party, typically a plaintiff, can establish the reasonableness and necessity of past expenses in a claim for direct...