Woodard v. Hopperstad Builders, Inc.

OPINION

BISSETT, Justice.

This is an appeal from a judgment which granted a Bill of Review and set aside a former judgment. Jimmie Woodard, d/b/a Tu J Refrigeration, hereinafter referred to as “Woodard,” filed suit on sworn account against Hopperstad Builders, Inc., hereinafter called “Hopperstad,” in the District Court of Cameron County, Texas, on March 29,1971. Hopperstad timely filed a verified original answer. Hopperstad did not appear at the trial and judgment was rendered for Woodard against Hopperstad on January 3, 1972 for $6,379.84, plus attorneys’ fees in the amount of $2,500.00.…