AFRI-CARIB ENTERPRISES, INC. v. Mabon Ltd.

OPINION

LESLIE B. YATES, Justice.

This is an appeal of a bill of review and subsequent summary judgment. The trial court granted a bill of review, set aside a default judgment, and entered summary judgment in favor of appellee Mabon Limited. Appellant Afri-Carib Enterprises, Inc. appeals, arguing the trial court improperly granted the bill of review, rendering its subsequent actions invalid as well. We reverse and remand.

I. Background

Afri-Carib sued Mabon in 1996 for breach of contract. Mabon hired counsel and made an appearance. When the case was called to trial nearly two years later, neither…