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O'Connor's Texas Causes of Action 2012

By Michol O'Connor

Update frequency: Annually

Free update period: 60 days before next edition is released

Format: Softbound portable book

Dimensions: 7.5" x 10"

Page Count: 1560

ISBN: 978-1-59839-133-6

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O’Connor’s Texas Causes of Action contains over 1,400 pages of comprehensive commentary, providing indispensable information on the causes of action most frequently filed in Texas. It lists and explains the elements of each cause of action, with references to authority on each point and cross-references to relevant state pattern jury charges and secondary sources. The book covers contracts, negligence, and numerous other torts and statutory causes of action.

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Part 1. Introduction
  • How to Use This Book
Part 2. Causes of Action
  • Abuse of Process
  • Animal Actions
  • Assault
  • Contract Actions
  • Conversion
  • Death Actions
  • Deceptive Trade Practices Act
  • Dram-Shop Liability
  • False Imprisonment
  • Fiduciary Duty
  • Fraud
  • Insurance Actions
  • Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
  • Invasion of Privacy
  • Landlord-Tenant Actions
  • Legal Malpractice
  • Libel & Slander Actions
  • Malicious Prosecution
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Negligence Actions
  • Nuisance Actions
  • Premises Liability
  • Suits Against the Government
  • Texas Tort Claims Act—Negligence
  • Texas Tort Claims Act—Premises Liability
  • Theft Liability Act
  • Trade-Secret Misappropriation
  • Trespass to Real Property
  • Unfair Debt Collection
  • Usury
  • Warranty Actions
  • Wiretap Actions
  • Wrongful-Discharge Claims
  • Causes of Action Not Recognized in Texas
Part 3. Participatory & Vicarious Liability
  • Aiding & Abetting
  • Conspiracy
  • Principal-Agent Liability
  • Partnership Liability
  • Family Liability
Part 4. Damages & Other Compensation
  • Damages
  • Exemplary Damages
  • Interest
  • Court Costs
  • Attorney Fees
Part 5. Defenses
  • Government-Employee Immunities
  • Statutory Immunity
  • Parental Immunity
  • Estoppel Defenses
  • Statute of Frauds
  • Proportionate Responsibility & Contribution
  • Limitations
Here are just a few of the valuable updates in the 2012 edition:
  • Complete coverage of all the 2011 legislative changes affecting our material, including closing the limitations loophole in CPRC chapter 33 for responsible third parties.
  • Critical analysis of issues addressed in all relevant 2011 Texas Supreme Court opinions, including official immunity under the TTCA, attorney fees for prevailing parties, premises liability for contractors, contractual disclaimers of reliance, and the recoverability of medical expenses.
  • Thorough coverage of noteworthy issues considered by the courts of appeals, including expert-report requirements in medical-malpractice cases, negligent-supervision claims involving sexual assault, and a governmental employer’s entitlement to interlocutory appeal.