Retana v. Tanner

OPINION

The narrow issue in this original mandamus proceeding is the finality of a default judgment. On April 6, 1993, a default judgment was signed against relator Benito Reta-na. The judgment, in part, orders relator to pay certain sums to the next friend of two minors. It fails to specify how the funds are to be managed and invested for the benefit of the minors. See Tex.Prop.Code Ann. §§ 142.001-.005 (Vernon 1984) (management of property recovered in a suit by a next friend). On October 21,1993, relator filed an amended motion for new trial. Respondent, the Honorable Martha Tanner, signed…