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Trial Begins in Breach of Contract Case Against Tellurian Founder

DENVER — Six women and two men were selected Monday morning to decide whether a text message exchange constitutes a binding contract between Tellurian founder Charif Souki and a major investor.

Investor Chris Parker’s theory of the case hinges on the jury’s determination of the weight that should be given to the texts between him and Souki over Houston-based Tellurian Investments stock.

Alexa Shrake

Alexa covers litigation and trials for The Texas Lawbook.

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