Van Der Veken v. Joffrion

Olin Joffrion took a post-answer default judgment against Laurent H. Van Der Veken based upon two promissory notes. Van Der Veken appeals that judgment.

Van Der Veken brings two points of error contending: (1) that the trial court abused its discretion in refusing to grant a motion for new trial, and (2) that there is insufficient evidence to support the judgment.

The trial court found Van Der Veken liable to Joffrion on two promissory notes in the amounts of $3,500 and $3,075. The ' suit was filed on August 4, 1986, and the petition alleges that Van Der Veken executed and delivered to Joffrion…