Texas is known for its business/employer-friendly legal climate. In a bill passed by the Texas Legislature, the climate just got friendlier. HB 274, sent to the Governor for signature, requires the Supreme Court of Texas to adopt rules providing for the early dismissal of causes of action that have no basis in law or fact and provide for
loser pays
Texas to Consider Loser Pays System of Civil Justice
By Russell Cawyer on
Posted in Legislation
According to the New York Times, Texas will consider whether to adopt a "loser pays" rules for civil cases. The rule, similar to the English Rule, would that require the losing party in a civil case to pay the attorney’s fees and costs of the prevailing party. It is unclear whether this rule, if passed…