Litigant Who Cited "Fictional Authority" Ordered to Include All Cited Authorities in Future Filings in Any Court
Reason Magazine • 3/13/2026
Summary
The Texas Court of Appeals upheld an order requiring a litigant who cited "fictional authority" to include all cited authorities in future filings in any court.
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