Garza v. Slaughter

OPINION

CHARLES W. SEYMORE, Justice.

Appellants, Nelda Garza and David Martinez, appeal from the judgment below, contending that the trial court erred in its disposition of attorney ad litem fees. We modify the trial court’s judgment and affirm the judgment as modified.

I. Background

In 2001, appellee, Janice Pouncy Slaughter, inherited certain real estate. She filed suit to quiet title, claiming appellants held deeds to the property that were void. Appellants were served by publication, and the trial court appointed Patrick D. Maho-ney as appellants’ attorney ad litem. See Tex. R. Civ. P. 244…