Love v. Sneed

Appellants Clarence Love, Sr., and Clarence Love, Jr., appeal the trial court’s order granting summary judgment in favor of appellee Joe Sneed. Appellee sued appellants on a sworn account, claiming that appellants owed him money for services he rendered as their attorney. In a single point of error, appellants argue that the trial court erred in disregarding the sworn denial which they filed on the day of the summary judgment hearing without leave of court.

In October 1989, appellee filed his sworn petition and, in November 1989, filed an amended sworn petition. On January 25, 1990, appellants…