Coverage for Construction Defect Barred by Contractual-Liability Exclusion

Tred Eyerly – July 28, 2014 Relying upon precedent from the Texas Supreme Court, the Fifth Circuit upheld the District Court’s denial of coverage based upon the policy’s contractual-liability exclusion. Crownover v. Mid-Continent Cas. Co., 2014 U.S. App. LEXIS 12158 (5th Cir. June. 27, 2014). The Crownovers entered a construction contract with Arrow Development, Inc.… Continue reading Coverage for Construction Defect Barred by Contractual-Liability Exclusion

Superseding the Implied Warranty of Good and Workmanlike Repair in Texas

Jason L. Cagle – June 6, 2014 In a case involving foundation repairs to a residence, the Texas Supreme Court addressed the question of whether the implied warranty for good and workmanlike repair of tangible goods or property can be disclaimed or superseded.  The Court held that the implied warranty cannot be disclaimed, but it… Continue reading Superseding the Implied Warranty of Good and Workmanlike Repair in Texas