Groundless definition
Groundless means having no basis in law or fact.
Groundless for the purpose of Rule 13 means that there is no basis in law or fact and not warranted by good faith argument for the extension, modification or reversal of existing law. Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is a similar rule. In light of Section 9.001 et seq. of the Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code, Rule 13 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Client agrees that the Firm will not advance any spurious claims of fact or law in the advancement of the claim covered by this employment agreement. In the event of a conflict between the Firm and Client as to whether a proposed course of action violates or purports to violate these three rules, or any of them, resolution of that conflict shall be solely vested in the Firm. If the Client persists, at any time, in advancing a spurious claim of fact, the Firm may treat this contract as breached, may withdraw from the employment, may withdraw from the litigation and shall be entitled to whatever rights that the Firm would otherwise have for breach of contract. The State Bar Act, effective September 1, 1991, requires all attorneys practicing law in Texas to notify their clients of the existence of the grievance process. The State Bar of Texas investigates and prosecutes professional misconduct committed by Texas attorneys. Although not every complaint against or dispute with a lawyer involves professional misconduct, the State Bar Office of General Counsel will provide you with information about how to file a complaint. For more information, you may call ▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇. This is a toll-free telephone call.
Groundless means no basis in law or fact and not warranted by good faith argument for the extension, modification, or reversal of existing law. TEX. R. CIV. P. 13. “Bad faith” is not simply bad judgment or negligence; rather, it is the conscious doing of a wrong for dishonest, discriminatory, or malicious purposes. See State v. PR Invs. & Specialty Retailers, Inc., 180 S.W.3d 654, 670 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2005), aff'd, 251 S.W.3d 472 (Tex. 2008). Improper motive is an essential element of bad faith. Elkins
More Definitions of Groundless
Groundless means a claim having no basis in law or fact, and not warranted by any good faith argument for the extension, modification, or reversal of existing law. Donwerth v. Preston II Chrysler–Dodge, Inc., 775 S.W.2d 634, 637 (Tex. 1989). The standard for determining whether a suit is groundless is “whether the totality of the tendered evidence demonstrates an arguable basis in fact and law for the consumer’s claim.” Splettstosser v. Myer, 779 S.W.2d 806, 808 (Tex. 1989). To prove “bad faith,” the defendant must show the claim is motivated by a malicious or discriminatory purpose. Central Tex. Hardware, Inc. v. First City, Texas–Bryan, N.A., 810 S.W.2d 234, 237 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1991, writ denied). Whether a suit is groundless or brought in bad faith is a question of law for the trial court. Donwerth, 775 S.W.2d at 637.
Groundless means a claim or defense is unsupported by any credible evidence, even if sufficient to withstand a motion to dismiss.
Groundless means no basis in fact or not justified by existing law or a good faith argument of law.
Groundless means “no basis in law or in fact and not warranted by good faith argument for the extension, modification, or reversal of existing law.” Great