This revision in the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure gives judges greater authority to dismiss cases that clearly lack evidence.
Many believe the new summary judgment standard will be a powerful tool for Texas courts to weed out meritless suits at an early date, thus saving time and court costs.
This procedural change, approved by the Texas Supreme Court took effect September 1.
The high court also adopted a new standard of liability in wrongful discharge claims. A legislative remedy, HB 768, was passed but deemed unnecessary due to the supreme court's action.
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