A blog post co-authored by Lathrop GPM attorneys Theresa Nolan Breslin and James Wahl was recently republished by Westlaw Today, highlighting a favorable Texas appellate decision for Jack in the Box. The article analyzes the Texas Court of Appeals’ affirmation of a take-nothing judgment, rejecting a bankruptcy trustee’s claims for breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and related statutory and equitable theories.
The authors examine the court’s reasoning, including its confirmation that Texas law does not imply a duty of good faith and fair dealing in every contract and its dismissal of duplicative California law claims. The piece offers important insights for franchisors and businesses navigating complex franchise and contractual disputes.
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Read The Franchise Memorandum blog post here: Texas Court of Appeals Affirms Take-Nothing Judgment in Favor of Jack in the Box