Mesquite Asset Recovery Grp v. City of Mesquite, TX

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Case Number:

24-11025

Court:

Appellate - 5th Circuit

Nature of Suit:

3190 Other Contract Actions

  1. September 24, 2025

    5th Circ. Tosses Takings Claim Over Texas Bridge Contract

    The Fifth Circuit has ruled local governments can act like any other party to a contract after the city of Mesquite, Texas, refused to extend a development agreement and shut down an attempt by a group of real estate owners to claim a refund on costs for building a multipurpose bridge.

  2. September 04, 2025

    5th Circ. Ponders If Lack Of Vote Can Beget Takings Claim

    A Fifth Circuit judge pushed counsel for real estate ownership entities to explain how a Texas city council declining to grant a time extension could give rise to a claim that the state interfered with private rights, saying Thursday the city council seemingly just did nothing.