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Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 41.013 — JUDICIAL REVIEW OF AWARD

CP § 41.013Title 2. TRIAL, JUDGMENT, AND APPEAL · Part C. JUDGMENTS · Ch. 41. DAMAGES

Statute text

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(a)Except as provided for in Subsection (b), an appellate court that reviews the evidence with respect to a finding by a trier of fact concerning liability for exemplary damages or with respect to the amount of exemplary damages awarded shall state, in a written opinion, the court's reasons for upholding or disturbing the finding or award. The written opinion shall address the evidence or lack of evidence with specificity, as it relates to the liability for or amount of exemplary damages, in light of the requirements of this chapter.
(b)This section does not apply to the supreme court with respect to its consideration of an application for writ of error.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 19, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Source: Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 41.013 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.