Automaker, Inc. v. CCRT Co., Ltd.

OPINION

SCHNEIDER, Chief Justice.

We consider whether a nonmovant for summary judgment can amend its pleadings after the trial court has rendered a final summary judgment. We conclude it cannot.

Facts

Appellants Automaker, Inc. and U.S. Modular, Inc. sued appellees USA Factors and Financial Services Company, C.C.R.T. Company, Ltd., 1911 Financial Services, Inc., Howard B. Chapman, Glen C. Runnels, Richard B. Tribe, and Richard B. Cole in Fort Bend County over a financial agreement between the parties. The parties eventually settled this initial lawsuit. Automaker, U.S. Modular, and appellant…