WILLIAM H. LEACH, JR.
ATTORNEY AT LAW
(512) 476-7646
2411 EAST MLK BLVD.
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702
Mr. John McMillan
P.O. Box 11517
Austin, Texas 78711
December 10, 1998
Dear John:
I am writing to confirm the verbal advice I gave you some time ago, during a lengthy conversation we had at Hernandez Cafe. At that time, you expressed concern that persons with whom you had a personal relationship, specifically those whom you had "dated" in the past, might be able to assert some claim against you.
Public policy in the State of Texas specifically precludes any claim for specific enforcement of any type of personal services. One of the primary reasons for this policy is the constitutional ban on involuntary servitude contained in the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. In addition, relationships of the sort you described in that conversation are generally not recognized by Texas Law. Specifically, courts will not grant relief to any party where the relief sought would, in and of itself, constitute a violation of law. It is my opinion that no party from your past can assert any claim against you, of the type we discussed.
I am specifically not addressing the issue of any monetary payments for which you might be liable under traditional contract law. Specifically, but not by way of limitation, any sums for which you may be liable as a result of promissory notes, leases or other credit transactions are not covered by this letter. Hopefully this letter addresses the issues of concern to you. If you have any questions, or desire any additional information, please do not hesitate to let me know. Please let me take this opportunity to wish you the very best during this approaching holiday season and throughout the new year.
Sincerely yours,
William H. Leach, Jr.
Attorney at Law
Public policy in the State of Texas specifically precludes any claim for specific enforcement of any type of personal services. One of the primary reasons for this policy is the constitutional ban on involuntary servitude contained in the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. In addition, relationships of the sort you described in that conversation are generally not recognized by Texas Law. Specifically, courts will not grant relief to any party where the relief sought would, in and of itself, constitute a violation of law. It is my opinion that no party from your past can assert any claim against you, of the type we discussed.
I am specifically not addressing the issue of any monetary payments for which you might be liable under traditional contract law. Specifically, but not by way of limitation, any sums for which you may be liable as a result of promissory notes, leases or other credit transactions are not covered by this letter. Hopefully this letter addresses the issues of concern to you. If you have any questions, or desire any additional information, please do not hesitate to let me know. Please let me take this opportunity to wish you the very best during this approaching holiday season and throughout the new year.
Sincerely yours,
William H. Leach, Jr.
Attorney at Law
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