Fitch v. Wilkins Properties

OPINION

MASSEY, Chief Justice.

This is a forcible detainer case between Wilkins Properties, lessor of property located in Denton County, and Jack Fitch and wife, lessees and operators of a restaurant located on the leased premises. The initial justice court judgment awarded Wilkins Properties (hereinafter Landlord) possession and accrued rents ($449.82), plus costs and interest. The Fitches (hereinafter Tenant) appealed to county court, but failed to file an answer. Under its pleadings filed in justice court and county court landlord took judgment by default against Tenant for possession and…