FRIVOLOUS SUIT
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Hardy v. Mitchell (2006)
Most recently applied in Hardy v. Mitchell (June 2006)
Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff
A person sued for damages as provided by this chapter is entitled to recover reasonable and necessary attorney's fees, court costs, and expenses if:
(1) the claim for damages is dismissed or judgment is awarded to the defendant; and
(2) the court or jury finds that the claim for damages is frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation.
Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.