Spurlock v. Johnson

Opinion by:

ALMA L. LÓPEZ, Justice.

John C. Spurlock appeals the trial court’s order dismissing his claims against Gary Johnson and Mary Fosdick as frivolous pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. In his arguments, Spurlock contends that the trial court abused its discretion in dismissing his claims because: (1) Spurlock sufficiently alleged a cause of action against Johnson and Fosdick that would authorize relief; (2) Spurlock had filed an affidavit in compliance with section 14.004; and (3) the trial court was required to conduct an evidentiary hearing before…