McConathy v. Ken R. Davey, Inc.

HOWELL, Justice.

Defendant Richard McConathy appeals from a judgment holding him liable on a promissory note that he executed in favor of plaintiff, Ken R. Davey, Inc. In his sole point of error, defendant contends that the trial court lacked jurisdiction to enter the judgment because it failed to conduct a hearing on plaintiff’s motion for reinstatement as required by rule 165a.1 We disagree and affirm.

The record reflects as follows:

May 3, 1983 — Plaintiff’s original petition filed.

June 29, 1983 — Defendant answered by general denial.

September 18, 1985 — Judgment signed dismissing case for…