Lambda Construction Co. v. Chamberlin Waterproofing & Roofing Systems, Inc.

CARROLL, Justice.

The district court rendered judgment for appellee pursuant to its suit for breach of a construction subcontract. The judgment was rendered upon the submission of briefs and without an adversarial presentation of evidence or testimony. Appellants brought this appeal by petition for writ of error. We will dismiss the appeal for want of jurisdiction.

BACKGROUND

The dispute here involves an alleged contract breach. A trial on the merits was set for June 15, 1988. On that date, appellee appeared and was ready for trial, but appellants failed to appear. Thereafter, the district court…