Philip Silberman | Silberman Law Firm, PLLC - Part 14

The Merger Doctrine in Texas

Anyone involved in most typical real estate transactions quickly becomes familiar with the sheer number of documents that have to be reviewed and approved before “closing” or finalizing the transfer of the property. Two of the most important documents are the sales contract (typically an earnest money contract) and the deed to the property. Now, […]

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The Economic Loss Rule

Generally, a breach of contract claim cannot lead to a court awarding any sort of punitive damages (also referred to as exemplary damages). As the name suggests, punitive damages are used by courts to punish offenders beyond what is required to make the injured party whole. As courts are more likely to award punitive damages […]

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Texas Farm Animals Liability Act

The Texas Farm Animal Liability Act (FALA) began in 1995 as the Texas Equine Act, a narrow statute that protected horse owners from liability for participants’ injuries resulting from the inherent risks of interacting with horses. This statute was expanded in 2011 to cover not only horses, but “farm animals” generally. “Farm animals” are defined […]

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