Hong v. Bennett

OPINION

TERRIE LIVINGSTON, Justice.

Appellant Dennis Hong appeals from the jury verdict and trial court judgment against him in this suit arising from an automobile accident. In one issue, Hong contends that the trial court erred by admitting appellee Larry Bennett’s medical bill affidavits into evidence at trial when Hong had timely filed a controverting affidavit under section 18.001 of the civil practice and remedies code. Tex. Crv. Prac. & Rem.Code Ann. § 18.001 (Vernon 1997). We reverse and remand.

Procedural Background

Bennett sued Hong for personal injuries that he claimed occurred as the…