Harris v. Moore

Russell Harris appeals from the dismissal of his bill of review. He complains that the court dismissed his claim without following the proper procedure and standard of review. We will reverse the judgment and remand this cause for further proceedings.

BACKGROUND

Harris’s bill of review challenged a judgment favoring Dennis J. Moore d/b/a Moore’s Trucking. In that underlying suit, Moore sued Harris, Harris’s partners, their partnership, and their corporation to collect payment for construction work Moore did on their ranch. Moore served the petition on an attorney with a cover letter expressing…