Frank Thomas Shumate, Jr. v. Wildlife Partners, LLC

Summary

The Fourth Court of Appeals of Texas reversed and remanded the June 17, 2024 trial-court judgment for a new trial limited to Wildlife Partners, LLC’s request for reasonable and necessary attorney’s fees. The remainder of the judgment was affirmed, and costs were taxed against the party incurring them.

Holdings

1. The June 17, 2024 judgment was reversed and remanded for a new trial on Wildlife Partners, LLC's request for reasonable and necessary attorney's fees, including fees for representation in the trial court, through the court of appeals, in connection with a petition for review and merits briefing in the Supreme Court of Texas, and for oral argument before that court; the remainder of the judgment was affirmed.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the trial court's judgment concerning Wildlife Partners, LLC's request for reasonable and necessary attorney's fees required reversal and a new trial.

Disposition

reversed_and_remanded