Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, L.L.P. v. National Development & Research Corp.

Supreme Court of Texas · Decided 2009-10-30

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Justice JOHNSON delivered the opinion of the Court. When a former client sues a lawyer for improperly prosecuting a prior lawsuit, part of what the plaintiff must prove is the amount of damages that would have been collectible from the defendant in the prior suit. In this legal malpractice case we address the following issues: (1) what evidence is necessary to prove damages would have been collectible in the pr…

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