Legal Opinion

Munson Engineering, Inc. v. Farris

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided February 9, 1984No. C14-83-732-CVPublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

SEARS, Justice.

This is an original writ of mandamus proceeding. It was instituted by Munson Engineering, Inc., relator, against Honora*356ble Anthony Farris, Judge of the 151st District Court of Harris County, to require him to rescind an order setting aside a default judgment previously entered against Frank W. Murphy Manufacturer, Inc., (hereinafter Murphy). Murphy was also made a respondent in this action. We agree with relator that the judgment in question had become final and that Judge Farris was without power to set it aside.

On June 15, 1982, relator brought suit against Murphy…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. McEwen v. HarrisonTexas Supreme Court · 1961
  2. Deen v. KirkTexas Supreme Court · 1974
  3. Canavan v. Starkey Plumbing Co. of ConroeCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1974

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. City of McAllen v. Ramirez, Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District1994
  2. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. v. Harris, Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston)1984
  3. Salvaggio v. DavisCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1987

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