Supreme Court of Texas
ERNST & YOUNG, L.L.P. v. PAC. MUT. LIFE INS. CO., 00-0232
The intent-to-induce-reliance element of a fraud claim does not require a direct relationship between the alleged fraudfeasor and a specific known person.
Appellate Information
- Argued 01/03/2001
- Decided 06/21/2001
- Published 06/21/2001
Judges
- Justice O'NEILL delivered the opinion of the Court.
Court
- Supreme Court of Texas
Counsel
- For Appellant:
- Ralph I. Miller,Collyn A. Peddie, Weil Gotshal & Manges, Dallas, J. Andrew Heaton, Asst. Gen. Counsel, Washington, DC, for Petitioner.
- For Appellees:
- Bruce A. Budner, Bruce A. Budner & Associates, Dallas, Stewart M. Weltman, Stewart M. Waltman & Associates, Chicago, IL, for Respondent.