Legal Opinion

Lopez v. Abalos

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided July 28, 1972No. 4566PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

McCLOUD, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal by writ of error from a default judgment.

John B. Abalos sued Paul Lopez and Rosalia L. Martinez for property damages resulting from an automobile collision. Both defendants were served with citation but neither answered. The trial court entered a default judgment in favor of Aba-los against Lopez and Martinez. Paul Lopez perfected this appeal by writ of error. John B. Abalos neither filed a brief nor made an appearance of any kind to contest the appeal. We reverse and remand.

Appellant, Lopez, contends that as to him, the allegations contained in…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. White Motor Company v. LodenCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1963
  2. C & H TRANSPORTATION COMPANY v. WrightCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1965
  3. White v. JacksonCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1962
  4. Stinson v. JonesCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1968

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Armstrong v. ArmstrongCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1980
  2. Muhr v. Paramount Pipe & Supply Co.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1987

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