Ball v. Rao

OPINION

LIVINGSTON, Justice.

Introduction

Roland and Gayle Ball sued Len and Kelly Rao to stop the Raos’ construction of a fence between the parties’ yards. Both sides moved for summary judgment. The trial court granted the Raos’ motion, denied the Balls’ motion, and assessed sanctions against both the Balls and their trial counsel, McKool Smith, P.C. and Eric W. Buether, for violations of the rules of civil procedure and the civil practice and remedies code. The Raos’ claim for attorney’s fees was tried to a jury, and the jury returned a verdict for the Raos. The Balls appeal from all of these…