Wetsel v. Fort Worth Brake, Clutch & Equipment, Inc.

OPINION

KELTNER, Justice.

The issue in this case is whether the trial court erred in dismissing an appeal in a forcible entry and detainer case after an appeal bond was not timely filed. We hold an appeal bond must be timely filed in accordance with TEX.R.CIV.P. 749 and affirm the County Court at Law’s judgment dismissing the appeal.

Robert Wetzel (“appellant”) was President of The Mallon Wetsel Company. This company purchased property from Fort Worth Brake, Clutch, & Equipment, Inc. (“appellee”) and defaulted. Appellee purchased the property at a public auction and gave The Mallon Wetsel…