In 2017, Hayes Hunter PC triumphantly represented a client in a case involving the purchase of a medical services company. The seller failed to deliver a clear title and refused to return the down payment, prompting our legal team to take action.
Legal Actions Taken:
- Breach of Contract
- Conversion
- Unjust Enrichment
- Fraud
Our client sought to recover the down payment and additional expenses, arguing that the seller acted intentionally, maliciously, and fraudulently, justifying a claim for exemplary damages under Texas law. Exemplary damages are awarded as a penalty or punishment and require clear and convincing evidence of willfulness, malice, or gross negligence—mere negligence or bad faith is insufficient.
Key Legal Principles:
- Actual Damages: To make the plaintiff whole, including economic and non-economic damages.
- Exemplary Damages: Awarded as a penalty or punishment, must be specifically pled and proven by clear and convincing evidence.
- Proof Requirements: Evidence must go beyond ordinary negligence to demonstrate willfulness, malice, or gross negligence.
Our legal expertise and rigorous representation led to our client not only recovering her down payment and expenses but also receiving three times that amount as exemplary damages. This exceptional outcome highlights our firm’s dedication and proficiency in advocacy.
The Outcome:
- Recovery of Down Payment and Expenses
- Triple the Amount Awarded as Exemplary Damages
This case underscores Hayes Hunter PC’s commitment to achieving outstanding results for our clients and showcases the level of legal acumen and dedication we bring to each case.
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