Gotcher v. Barnett

OPINION

ELLIS, Justice.

This is an appeal from a default judgment entered against William P. and Brenda R. Gotcher, appellants, in favor of the appellee, James Barnett. In three “sub-points” to a single point of error, appellants argue the trial court abused its discretion in denying their motion for a new trial. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

Appellant William P. Gotcher, who served as president of Gulf States Yachts, Inc., entered into an agreement to sell Barnett the M/V Laur-Les, a 54 foot charter fishing vessel. Appellants formerly owned the Laur-Les, subject to a first preferred…