Boulet v. State

OPINION

TERRY JENNINGS, Justice.

Appellant, Ross Boulet, challenges the trial court’s rendition of summary judgment in favor of appellee, the State of Texas, in a civil forfeiture action resulting in the seizure of his 2003 Chevrolet pickup truck. In two issues, appellant contends that the trial court erred in not permitting him to withdraw deemed admissions and in granting the State’s summary judgment motion.

We reverse and remand.

Factual and Procedural Background

On August 27, 2004, the State filed a notice of seizure and intended forfeiture with respect to appellant’s pickup truck. The State…