theory_id,filing_id,theory,party,role,basis
255,32,Abatement Pending Related Proceedings,Kassab,defense,A court may exercise sound discretion to abate proceedings to await a relevant ruling from another proceeding (Kallinen v. City of Houston). Abatement required when damage theories remain fluid until underlying litigations conclude (In re Tex. Collegiate Baseball). Also required when claims could be rendered moot by outcome of underlying proceedings (U.S. Fire Ins. Co. v. Millard).
256,32,Unlawful Acts Bar / Illegality Defense,Kassab,defense,"Texas public policy prohibits a plaintiff from recovering damages from his own illegal acts (Andrew Shebay v. Bishop). If Cheatham establishes barratry, Pohl's claims are barred and Kassab's illegality, unclean hands, and other affirmative defenses are definitively established."