Cordero v. American Home Assurance Co.

OPINION

DAVID WELLINGTON CHEW, Justice.

This is a restricted appeal from the trial court’s dismissal for want of prosecution. Appellant Elena Cordero’s single issue is that the trial court erred in dismissing the suit because she did not receive notice of the trial court’s order dismissing the case. The Appellee, American Home Assurance Co., did not file a brief or enter an appearance when this case was submitted. We reverse and remand.

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