City of Laredo v. Threadgill

OPINION

BUTTS, Justice.

Appellant, City of Laredo, appeals the denial of a bill of review. Appellee, Hector Ruben Threadgill, took a default judgment against the City on March 22, 1983, in which appellee recovered certain real estate. Appellee’s attorney did not file a certificate of appellant’s address as required by TEX.R.CIV.P. 239a. Appellant did not learn of the default judgment until the sheriff attempted execution on the City. Appellant filed its petition for a bill of review on May 12, 1983. 1 After a non-jury hearing, the trial court entered judgment against appellant. On appeal,…