Clemons v. State

OPINION

McCLOUD, Chief Justice.

This is a summary judgment case. W.E. Clemons filed a bill of review to set aside a default judgment. Clemons was a surety on a bail bond for a defendant in a criminal proceeding. When the defendant failed to appear in court, the State of Texas proceeded to forfeit the bail bond. Judgment Nisi and a default judgment were subsequently entered against Clemons. In response to Clemons’ bill of review, the State of Texas filed a motion for summary judgment. The trial court granted the motion for summary judgment and denied all relief requested by Clemons. Clemons…