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CONSTRUCTION LAW UPDATE

10th Annual Construction Law Conference

February 20 & 21, 1997

Austin, Texas

Justice John Cornyn

Supreme Court of Texas

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. SCOPE OF THIS ARTICLE 3
    A. Breach of Contract / Tortious Interference with Contract 1
        1. CALVILLO V. GONZALEZ. 922 S.W.2D 928 (TEX. 1996) 1
        2. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS, CQ. V. CBI INDUSTRIES. 907 S.W.2D 517 (TEX. 1995) 1
        3. THE PRUDENTIAL INS. CO. V. JEFFERSON ASSOCS., LTD., 896 S.W.2d 156 (TEX. 1995) THE 2
        4. TEXAS BEEF CATTLE CO. V. GREEN. 921 S.W.2D 203 (TEX. 1996) 2
        5. TRAMMEL CROW COMPANY NO. 60 V. HARKINSON. 915 S.W.2D 28. WRIT GRANTED. 39 TEX. SUP. CT. J. 1073 (AUGUST 16. 1996) [95-1255] 3
        6. ACS INVESTORS, INC. V. MCLAUGHLIN, 913 S.W.2D 664, WRIT GRANTED 39 TEX. SUP. CT. J. 903 (JULY 8. 1996) [96-0100] 3
        7. FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP. USA V. PRESIDIO ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS, INC., S.W.2D . WRIT GRANTED, 39 TEX. SUP. CT. J. 675 (MAY 31. 1996) [95-12911 3
        8. GREEN INT'L. INC. V. SOLIS. S.W.2D . WRIT GRANTED. 39 TEX. SUP. CT. J. 674 (MAY 31, 1996) [95-1278]. 4
        9. ELECTRO ASSOCS.. INC. V. HARROP CONSTR CO.. 908 S.W.2D 21 (TEX. APP.- HOUSTON [1ST DIST.] 1995. WRIT DENIED) 4
        10. 46933. INC. V. Z&B ENTERS.. INC., 899 S.W.2D 800 (TEX. APP. - AMARILLO 1995. WRIT DENIED 5
        11. TACON MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS. INC. V. AETNA ASUALTY & SURETY CO., 65 F.3D 486 (5TH CIR. 1995) 5
        12. MILLGARD CORP. V. MCKEE/MAYS. 49 F.3D 1070 (5TH CAR. 1995) 6
    B. Labor Law / Worker's Compensation 6
        1. CONTINENTAL COFFEE PRODS. CO. V. CAZAREZ. 40 TEX. SUP. CT. J. 172 (DEC. 13. 1997) [95-08271 (PHILLIPS. C.J.) 6
        2. SAENZ V. FIDELITY & GUARANTY INS. UNDERWRITERS. INC.. 925 S.W.2D 607 (TEX.. 1996) 7
        3. MEDINA V. HERRERA. 927 S.W.2D 597 (TEX. 1996) 7
        4. BELDON ROOFING & REMODELING CO. V. SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM. 898 S.W.2D 351 (TEX. APP. - SAN ANTONIO 1995. WRIT DENIED) 8
        5. BEN ROBINSON CO. V. TEXAS WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMM'N. NO.03-95-00522. 1996 WL 426073 (TEX. APP. - AUSTIN 1996. WRIT REQUESTED 8
    C. Arbitration 9
        1. EZ PAWN CORP. V. HON. MANCIAS. 934 S.W.2D 87 (TEX. 1996) 9
        2. BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD V. TUCO. INC., 912 S.W.2D 311. WRIT GRANTED. 39 TEX. SUP. CT. J. 466 (APRIL 12. 1996) [95-1317 9
        3.THOMAS V. PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES. INC.. 921 S.W.2D 847 (TEX. APP. - AUSTIN 1996. NO WRIT) 10
        4. PONY EXPRESS COURIER CORP. V. MORRIS. 921 S.W.2D 817 (TEX. APP. - SAN ANTONIO 1996, NO WRIT) 10
        5. EMERALD.TEXAS. INC. V. PEEL. 920 S.W.2D 398 (TEX. APP. - HOUSTON [1ST DIST.] 1996. NO WRIT) 10
        6. PEPE INT'L DEV. CO. V. PUB BREWING CO., 915 S.W.2D 925 (TEX. APP. - HOUSTON [1ST DIST.] 1996. NO WRIT) 11
        7. BELMONT CONSTRUCTORS V. LYONDELL PETROCHEM. CO., 896 S.W.2D 352 (TEX. APP. -HOUSTON [1ST DIST.] 1995. NO WRIT) 11
    D. Premises Liability 12
        1. THE SCIENCE SPECTRUM V. MARTINEZ, S.W.2D, WRIT GRANTED. 40 TEX. SUP. CT. J. 125 (NOV. 26. 1996) [96-0496]. 12
        2. CLAYTON W. WILLIAMS, JR., INC. V. OLIVO, 912 S.W.2D 319, WRIT GRANTED. 40 TEX. SUP. CT. J, 93 (NOV. 8. 1996) [96-0044] 12
        3. RIVERA V. PATCO MACH. & FABRICATION, INC., NO 14-96-01143-CV. 1996 WL 100058 (TEX. APP. - HOUSTON [14TH DIST.] 1996. NO WRIT) 13
        4. RENDLEMAN V. CLARKE, 909 S.W.2D 56 (TEX. APP. - HOUSTON [14TH DIST.] 1995. WRIT DISM'D) 13
        5. DAVIS V. R. SANDERS & ASSOCS, CUSTOM BUILDERS, INC., 891 S.W.2D 779 (TEX. APP. - TEXARKANA 1995, NO WRIT) 13
        6. CHILTON V. SOUTHWESTERN BELL MOBILE SYS., NO. 05-94-01825-CV. 1996 WL 25333 (TEX. APP. -- DALLAS 1996,WRIT REQUESTED). 14
        7. RICHARD V. CORNERSTONE CONSTRUCTORS, INC., 921 S.W.2D 465 (TEX. APP. - HOUSTON [1ST DIST.] 1996. WRIT REQUESTED) 14 8.YEAGER V. DRILLERS, INC., NO. 01-94-01227-CV. 1996 WL 255744 (TEX, APP. - HOUSTON [1ST DIST.] 1996. N,W.H.) 14
    E. Governmental Liability 15
        1. MAPLE RUN AT AUSTIN MUNICIPAL UTIL. DIST. V. MONAGHAN, 931 S.W.2D 941 (TEX. 1996). 15
        2. MAYHEW V. THE TOWN OF SUNNYVALE, 905 S.W.2D 234, WRIT GRANTED, 39 TEX. SUP. CT. J. 1071 (AUGUST 16, 1996 [95-0071]. 15
        3. FEDERAL SIGN V. TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIV., 889 S.W.2D 509, WRIT GRANTED. 39 TEX. SUP. CT. J. 92 (NOV. 9. 1995) [94-13 1317]…………. 16
        4. FIREMEN'S INS. CO. V. BOARD OF REGENTS. 909 S.W.2D 540 (TEX. APP. - AUSTIN 1995, WRIT REQUESTED) 16
        5. MKK TECHNOLOGIES, INC. V. SCOTT 63 F.3D 402 (5TH CIR.1995) 16
    F. Corporate Capacity……………………………………………………………………….………... 17
        1. GONZALES COUNTY WATER SUPPLY CORP. V. JARZOMBEK, 918 S.W.2D 57 (TEX. APP. - CORPUS CHRISTI 1996. NO WRIT ) 17
   G. Texas Construction Trust Fund Act 17
        1. LIVELY V. CARPET SERVS., INC., 904 S.W.2D 868 (TEX. APP. - HOUSTON [1ST DIST.] 1995. WRIT DENIED) 17
    H. Indemnity Contracts 18
        1. WEBB V. LAWSON-AVILA CONSTR., INC., 911 S.W.2D 457 (TEX. APP. - SAN ANTONIO 1995, WRIT DISM'D 18 2. U.S.RENTALS, INC. V. MUNDY SERV. CORP., 901 S.W.2D 789 (TEX. APP. - HOUSTON [14TH DIST.] 1995. WRIT DENIED) 18
        3. TEXAS UTIL. ELEC. CO. V. THE BABCOCK & WILSON CO., 893 S.W .2D 739 (TEX . APP. - TEXARKANA 1995. NO WRIT) 19
    I. Landlord -Tenant……………………………………………………………… …….. 19
        1. AUSTIN HILL COUNTRY REALTY. INC. V. PALISADE PLAZA REALTY. INC., __ S,W.2D . WRIT GRANTED. 39 TEX. SUP. CT. J.465 (APRIL 12. 1996) [95-1273]………………………………………………… 19
        2. NALLE V. TACO BELL CORP.. 914 S.W.2D 685 (TEX. APP. - AUSTIN 1996. WRIT REQUESTED)…………………… ………………… 20
    J. Deceptive Trade Practices Act……………………………………………………… 20
        1. AMSTADT V. UNITED STATES BRASS CORP.. 919~S.W.2D 644 (TEX. 1996)
        2. THE PARKWAY CO. V. WOODRUFF. 901 S.W.2D 434 (TEX. 1995). 21
    K. Insurance……………………………………… ……………………………………….. 21
        1. STATE FARM FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. V. GANDY. 925 S.W.2D 965 (TEX. 1996)………… …………………………………… 21
        2. MERCHANTS FAST MOTOR LINES. INC. V. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO.. 919 S.W.2D 903 (TEX. APP. - EASTLAND 1996 WRIT REQUESTED……………………………… …………………….. 22
    L. Experts………………………………………………… ……………………………….. 22
        1. BRODERS V. HEISE, 24 S.W,2D 148 (TEX. 1996 22
        2. S.V. V. R. V., 39 TEX. SUP. CT. 1. 386 (MARCH 14. 1996) [94-08561 (HECHT, J.: GONZALEZ. J.. CONCURRING: CORNYN J. CONCURRING: OWEN. J.. DISSENTING) 23
        3. E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS & CO.,INC. V. ROBINSON. 923 S.W.2D 549 (TEX. 1995) 23
        4. UNITED BLOOD SERVS. V. LONGORIA. 907 S,W,2D 605. WRIT GRANTED 39 TEX.SUP. CT. H. 902 (JULY 8, 1996) [95-1077]. 24
        5. MERRELL DOW PHARMACEUTICALS. INC. V. HAXTNER. 907 S.W.2D 535, WRITGRANTED, 39 TEX, SUP CT. J. 255 (FEB. 9, 1996) [95-1036] 24

Abstract

This article surveys recently decided and pending cases of interest to the construction law bar.

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