A Texas business court judge ruled in favor of Will Northern in the lawsuit filed by Michael Crain, his former business partner in real estate firm Northern Crain. The court ruled that Crain does not have ownership of Northern Crain and did not when he filed the suit. Bob Francis is business editor at the Fort Worth Report. At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. RelatedFort Worth Report is certified by the Journalism Trust Initiative for adhering to standards for ethical journalism.