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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.
- Feel confident that you understand legal complexities.
- Become an expert in minutes with the plain-English, tightly organized commentaries.
- Avoid mistakes with practice tips, cautions, and notes that identify danger areas and offer guidance.
- Save time with flowcharts and summary charts that highlight important information and concepts, helping you find answers quickly.
- Be current by having the most recent case law and statutory law.
- Save money by spending less time on the computer doing research.
Part 1. Introduction
- How to Use This Book
- 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
- Aiding & Abetting
- Conspiracy
- Principal-Agent Liability
- Partnership Liability
- Family Liability
- Damages
- Exemplary Damages
- Interest
- Court Costs
- Attorney Fees
- Government-Employee Immunities
- Statutory Immunity
- Parental Immunity
- Estoppel Defenses
- Statute of Frauds
- Proportionate Responsibility & Contribution
- Limitations
New in the 2013 edition:
- Critical analysis of issues addressed in all relevant 2012 Texas Supreme Court opinions, including new guidelines on what constitutes a health-care-liability claim, elements of government takings claims, bad-faith insurance claims, attorney fees, and exemplary damages for gross negligence.
- Thorough coverage of noteworthy issues considered by the courts of appeals, including notice requirements in medical-malpractice cases and affidavits of merit in negligence cases involving certain professionals.