The Thirteenth District recognized that the policy requires the umpire be either a licensed or certified engineer, an architect, adjuster or public adjuster, or a contractor with experience and training in the construction, repair, and estimating of the type of property damage in dispute. (Credit: Joe/Adobe Stock)
The Thirteenth District Court of Appeals ruled a South Texas county court-at-law judge erred in assigning an attorney as umpire in a property damages dispute between a homeowner and an insurer.
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Adolfo Pesquera
Adolfo Pesquera, based in San Antonio, covering Texas courts. Contact at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Adolfo_PEZ
