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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Subject to Section 147.121, a claimant may not recover the following damages in an action:
(1) damages for mental anguish, loss of consortium, or loss of companionship;
(2) exemplary or punitive damages unless the claimant proves by clear and convincing evidence that the conduct of the defendant was committed with fraud or malice;
(3) additional damages under Section 17.50(b)(1), Business & Commerce Code, unless the trier of fact finds the conduct of the defendant was committed with fraud or malice; or
(4) consequential damages, unless they were reasonably foreseeable.
(b) In this section:
(1) “Fraud” means fraud other than constructive fraud.
(2) “Malice” means a specific intent by the defendant to cause substantial injury to the claimant.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code - CIV PRAC & REM § 147.122. Damages Not Recoverable - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/civil-practice-and-remedies-code/civ-prac-rem-sect-147-122/
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