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What Are the Elements of Fraud and When to File a Claim in Texas

Feeling like you have been taken advantage of is a terrible experience. To prove fraud in Texas, you must show that a party knowingly made a false, material representation with the intent to induce you to act, that you relied on it, and that you were harmed as a result. In both personal and business dealings, no one wants...

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Suing for Breach of Contract: How Much Can You Claim?

If you’re considering suing for breach of contract, you may be wondering how much can you sue for breach of contract? A Dallas breach of contract lawyer at The Hunnicutt Law Group is ready to help. Call us today: (214) 361-6740. When a party to a contract fails to fulfill their obligations, it can be financially detrimental. You may...

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The Four Elements of a Breach of Contract Claim

A breach of contract claim is central to almost all business litigation. There are four key elements in a breach of contract claim: If you relied on someone to do something they contracted to do and that person failed to do so, you may have a breach of contract claim. What Is a Breach of Contract? Any party’s failure...

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Can an Employer Sue an Employee? Quitting, Mistakes & More

Yes, an employer can sue an employee for various reasons. Common grounds for such lawsuits include negligence, misuse of company resources, or breach of contract. Employers may pursue legal action if an employee’s actions result in significant harm or loss to the business. Call our experienced business lawyers at The Hunnicutt Law Group today: (214) 361-6740 What are an employer’s...

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Statute of Limitations for Breach of Contract in Texas Overview

Dealing with a breach of contract dispute? Get your questions answered by an attorney ASAP. Call 214-361-6740. When you are counting on someone to do something they are legally obligated to do and they fail to execute, you may have a claim for breach of contract. Texas law sets a four-year statute of limitations for breach of contract claims...

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Negligent Misrepresentation in Texas

Most people expect to deal fairly with one another and get what they bargained for. Unfortunately, there are individuals who play fast and loose with the truth, either to move transactions along or to get more than they deserve. At The Hunnicutt Law Group, our Dallas, Texas business litigation lawyers strive to uphold good faith and fair dealing in...

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Texas Whistleblower Act & Whistleblower Protection Overview

Are you a whistleblower in the state of Texas? Get your questions answered by an attorney ASAP. Call an experienced Dallas whistleblower lawyer at 214-361-6740 or contact us online with your questions today. If you are a public employee in Texas and you discover that your employer has violated state, local, or federal law, you may be wondering what...

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The Four Breach of Fiduciary Duty Elements Explained

To recover against a defendant for a claim of breach of fiduciary duty, you must prove all the following by a preponderance of the evidence: What follows is a brief discussion of how Texas courts analyze each element of a fiduciary duty breach. Key Takeaways Duty Established First — To succeed on a claim, the plaintiff must prove a...

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What Is a Fraudulent Transfer in Texas?

Lending money is always a risk, but our economy is built on the ability of those without funds to borrow money and pay it back over time. Despite creditors’ precautions, however, sometimes those they loan money to cannot pay. Other times, the debtor can pay but attempts to put assets out of creditors’ reach by fraudulently transferring the assets. If...

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Unjust Enrichment in Texas—Overview

A contract usually lies at the center of any transactional dispute. And in such circumstances, the courts look to the contract to arrive at a remedy and make the damaged party whole again.  However, in certain circumstances, a party receives a benefit at the expense of another and there is no contractual relationship between them. These are nuanced and...

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