Sep 30, 2016 | By Robert Wood | Read Time: 2 minutes | #Contracts

What are the Statue of Limitations in Texas Breach of Contract Cases?

In Texas, the statute of limitations for breach of contract is four (4) years.  The period begins from the day the contract was breached. What is a statute of limitation? The statute of limitations first appeared in early Roman law. It later developed into the criminal and civil common law of England. The purpose of the statute of limitations in a...

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Sep 25, 2016 | By Robert Wood | Read Time: 2 minutes | #Settlement Agreements

Fraudulent Inducement & Settlement Agreements Under Texas Law

Settlement Agreements: Fraudulent Inducement and the Duty to Read Your Contract Settlement agreements are contracts. They impose binding obligations on both parties. Consider the following example:  Employer sues ex-employee for breach of non-compete. Employee files a counterclaim for unpaid sales commissions. Eventually, the two parties sign a settlement agreement. As part of the settlement agreement, the parties agree to release all...

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