Armstrong v. Benavides
Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District (Dallas)
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
Opinion by
Justice LANG-MIERS.
In this restricted appeal, Robert Armstrong d/b/a RNA Investments appeals from a default judgment granted in favor of Oscar Butch Benavides. In three issues, Armstrong contends the evidence is legally insufficient and the trial court erred by awarding attorney’s fees. We reverse and remand for a new trial.
Background
In April 2003, Benavides filed a lawsuit against Armstrong and a man named Billy Greer in which he alleged they took possession of property he owned and converted it to their use and benefit. He attached a list of the property and alleged it had…
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