Browse 11 contract interpretation cases decided by Texas Supreme Court. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Contract Interpretation Opinions from Texas Supreme Court (11)
Texas Supreme Court: Settlement Release Covers Estate Claims
Texas Supreme Court · 2026-04-17 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Howmet Aerospace, Inc. F/K/A Arconic, Inc., F/K/A Alcoa, Inc. v. Frank Burford, Individually and as Representative of the Heirs and Estate of Carolyn Burford, Deceased; Wesley Burford, Individually; A...
Arbitration clause in partnership agreement upheld
Texas Supreme Court · 2025-12-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Kevin Burke, Jeffrey Schwartz Burke, Tracy Ruth Burke, Lucky Burke, Cindy Bernat, Pam Burke Daily, Barbara Burke Harberg, Lori Ilene Quinta Valle, Fonda Glazer, and Kim Brown v. Houston Pt Bac Office ...
Arbitration agreement deemed unconscionable, denying motion to compel
Texas Supreme Court · 2025-12-12 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100
Third Coast Services, LLC and Spawglass Civil Construction, Inc. v. Felicitas Castaneda, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Pedro Castaneda, Irving Castaneda, Evelyn Castaneda, and Li...
Arbitration clause in Novartis drug contract upheld as not unconscionable
Texas Supreme Court · 2025-10-24 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
In Re Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, decided by Texas Supreme Court on October 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the enforceability of an arbitration agreement i...
Force Majeure Clause Does Not Excuse Steel Pipe Delivery Failure
Texas Supreme Court · 2025-06-27 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 60/100
Borusan Mannesmann Pipe US, Inc. v. Hunting Energy Services, LLC, decided by Texas Supreme Court on June 27, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a "force majeu...
Court Affirms Contractual Obligation for Drilling Services Despite Well Failure
Texas Supreme Court · 2025-06-27 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 20/100
Cactus Water Services, LLC v. Cog Operating, LLC, decided by Texas Supreme Court on June 27, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether Cog Operating, LLC (Cog) ow...
Appellate court affirms dismissal of water services contract dispute
Texas Supreme Court · 2025-06-27 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Cactus Water Services, LLC v. Cog Operating, LLC, decided by Texas Supreme Court on June 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether Cog Operating, LLC (Cog) owed ...
Church property dispute: Jurisdictional Conference wins against SMU
Texas Supreme Court · 2025-06-27 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100
Southern Methodist University and Paul J. Ward v. South Central Jurisdictional Conference of the United Methodist Church and Bishop Scott Jones, decided by Texas Supreme Court on June 27, 2025, result...
Court Affirms Breach of Contract Ruling for Unpaid Gas Delivery
Texas Supreme Court · 2025-05-23 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 25/100
American Midstream (Alabama Intrastate), LLC v. Rainbow Energy Marketing Corporation, decided by Texas Supreme Court on May 23, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute centered on ...
Appellate Court Affirms Judgment for Payment Processor in Contract Dispute
Texas Supreme Court · 2025-05-23 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
American Pearl Group, L.L.C., a Texas Limited Liability Company; John Sarkissian; Andrei Wirth v. National Payment Systems, L.L.C., decided by Texas Supreme Court on May 23, 2025, resulted in a defend...
Settlement's 'no-cause' clause ambiguous, allows wrongful termination suit
Texas Supreme Court · 2025-04-25 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 45/100
In Re East Texas Medical Center Athens, decided by Texas Supreme Court on April 25, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. This case concerns the interpretation of a "no-cause of action" clause in...