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Gurumurthy Kalyanaram v. the University of Texas System, the University of Texas at Dallas, Dr. Franklyn G. Jenifer, Dr. Hobson Wildenthal, Dr. Hasan Pirkul, and Robert Lovitt

Citation: Not availableDocket: 03-05-00642-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; May 20, 2009; Texas; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

Gurumurthy Kalyanaram, the appellant, brought a case against multiple appellees, including The University of Texas System and various individuals associated with The University of Texas at Dallas, in the Texas Court of Appeals. The appeal originated from the District Court of Travis County, presided over by Judge Scott H. Jenkins. Justice Jan P. Patterson filed a concurring opinion, indicating agreement with the judgment reached by the court but specifying that her concurrence is limited to the judgment itself. The case was filed on May 20, 2009, and involved legal matters pertaining to the actions of the appellees in relation to Kalyanaram's claims.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review Standards

Application: The case was reviewed by the Texas Court of Appeals, which evaluated the judgment of the District Court of Travis County.

Reasoning: Gurumurthy Kalyanaram, the appellant, brought a case against multiple appellees, including The University of Texas System and various individuals associated with The University of Texas at Dallas, in the Texas Court of Appeals.

Concurring Opinion Limitations

Application: Justice Jan P. Patterson expressed her agreement with the court's judgment but clarified that her concurrence was limited to the judgment and did not extend to other aspects of the opinion.

Reasoning: Justice Jan P. Patterson filed a concurring opinion, indicating agreement with the judgment reached by the court but specifying that her concurrence is limited to the judgment itself.