New Caney Independent School District Board of Trustees v. Burnham Autocountry, Inc.

OPINION

CORNELIUS, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from a default judgment. Burnham Autocountry, Inc. (“Burnham”) filed suit against the New Caney Independent School District (“NCISD”) and the board of trustees of the district in its official capacity, alleging a breach of a contract for the purchase of vehicles. The trial court rendered default judgment against the board of trustees in its official capacity because it faded to file an answer. The trustees con tend that the school district’s answer operated as an answer for the board of trustees in its official capacity, and thus default…