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In a surprising turn of events, a civil case involving Jerry Jones, a woman claiming to be his daughter, and her mother is headed to a jury trial. This decision comes after a judge ruled that a settlement agreement, which Jones insists was violated, is indeed a valid contract.
The agreement in question dates back to 1998 and involves Alexandra Davis and her mother, Cynthia Davis-Spencer. According to the alleged agreement, Davis was prohibited from suing Jones to establish paternity and was required to keep the details of their agreement confidential.
However, Jones claims that Davis violated this contract when she filed a defamation suit against him, alleging that he portrayed her as an "extortionist" attempting to exploit the Jones family for money after asserting that Jones was her biological father. This defamation suit was dismissed by a judge in March.
The crux of the matter lies in the validity of the contract. The Davises argued that there was no "meeting of the minds" during the formation of the contract, as Jones couldn't recall specific details during his deposition and had only seen the contract personally a few years ago. However, the court document states that Jones's inability to recall certain details does not invalidate the contract. It allows for impeachment or exploration of inconsistencies but maintains that the contract remains valid.
Alexandra Davis' defamation suit dismissed
Furthermore, the Davises contended that the contract is void because forbidding a child from establishing paternity goes against Texas public policy. However, they failed to provide any evidence from the Texas Family Code or case law to their claim.
Alexandra Davis also raised concerns about her interests not being protected during the formation of the agreement. She argued that no court-appointed officer was designated to represent her. This raises questions about the fairness of the agreement and whether her rights were adequately safeguarded.
The judge's ruling sets the stage for a jury trial, where both parties will have the opportunity to present their arguments and evidence. The outcome of this trial will ultimately determine the validity of the contract and shed light on the complex dynamics at play in this contentious legal battle.