Simmons v. McKinney

OPINION

MACKEY K. HANCOCK, Justice.

Appellant, Joe Simmons, appeals from the granting of a default judgment in favor of appellees, the McKinneys, and the denial of his motion for new trial. By three issues, Simmons contends that the trial court committed reversible error. We affirm.

Factual & Procedural Background

Simmons entered into a contract to build a home for the McKinneys. Disputes arose over the quality of the work performed by Simmons and Simmons’s ability to pay his subcontractors. Eventually, the McKin-neys fired Simmons. Simmons retained legal counsel and threatened legal action.…