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507	66	IX. Refusal to submit unlawful acts defense (Proposed Q6) and immunity/privilege defense (Proposed Q8)	Trial court required to submit questions raised by pleadings and evidence (Tex. R. Civ. P. 278, Elbaor v. Smith). (A) Proposed Q6 asked whether Pohl committed barratry/unauthorized practice to acquire trade secrets — supported by substantial evidence including Pohl's own testimony, Arnold testimony, Donalda Pohl testimony, Lacy Reese testimony, Kassab testimony, Professor Cooper expert testimony. (B) Proposed Q8 asked whether Kassab used/disclosed information to report suspected violation of law — supported by evidence Kassab disclosed to State Bar, courts, affected clients. Both were contested critical issues; refusal constituted harmful error (R.R. Comm'n v. Gulf Energy, Palazzolo).