Legal Opinion

Jackson v. Gutierrez

Texas Court of Appeals, 14th District (Houston)

Decided May 2, 2002No. 14-01-00761-CVPublishedCited by 66 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

EVA M. GUZMAN, Justice.

This is a restricted appeal from a no-answer default judgment in a personal injury suit arising out of a car accident. In a single issue, appellant contends error appears on the face of the record. Appel-lee cross-appeals, arguing appellant’s issue is frivolous and seeking attorney’s fees. We sustain appellant’s issue, reverse the judgment below in part, and remand for a new trial as to all damages except lost wages. We overrule appellee’s cross-point.

Background

Appellee and appellant were involved in a car accident on November 30, 2000, Appellee filed suit on…

2Cases cited19 opinions

  1. Catalina v. BlasdelTexas Supreme Court · 1994
  2. Parkway Co. v. WoodruffTexas Supreme Court · 1995
  3. Morgan v. Compugraphic Corp.Texas Supreme Court · 1984
  4. Norman Communications v. Texas Eastman Co.Texas Supreme Court · 1997
  5. Mobil Oil Corp. v. EllenderTexas Supreme Court · 1998

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3Cited by66 opinions

  1. Dawson v. BriggsCourt of Appeals of Texas · 2003
  2. Lefton v. Griffith, Texas Court of Appeals, 4th District (San Antonio)2004
  3. Doctor v. Pardue, Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston)2006
  4. Whitaker v. Rose, Texas Court of Appeals, 14th District (Houston)2007
  5. Byrd v. Delasancha, Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District (Dallas)2006

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