At oral argument, counsel for Integon asked the court to reverse summary judgment and remand so a jury can decide whether a claims‑services agreement (CSA) was intended to cover the insurer's subsidiary; judges sought proof that remaining trial claims are final before resolving appealability.

At oral argument in Faskin Oil v. Queen, counsel and justices debated whether a deed clause stating royalties are "free of cost forever" prevents the deduction of downstream processing and delivery costs, with parties disputing how precedent and contract context should control valuation and burden of proof.

Court rejects Rainbow's profit model, citing lack of historical evidence and excessive risk.

Judge evaluates applying Texas law to resolve missing alimony terms in divorce agreement.