Reasonable + Necessary

In Calitex LLC v. Big Lot Stores, LLC, the Fifth Court reminded that “evidence of the amounts charged and paid, standing alone, is no evidence that such payment was reasonable and necessary.” Here, a tenant submitted invoices and testimony regarding the need for repairs and the amounts paid, but failed to present any additional evidence demonstrating the reasonableness of the charges.

The Court explained that simply showing the character of the services, the need for the services, and the amounts charged is insufficient. There must be “some other evidence showing that the charges are reasonable and necessary.” No. 05-24-00054-CV, Jun. 17, 2025