Grissom v. Watson

704 S.W.2d 325 (1986)

Lester GRISSOM, Petitioner,

v.

Doug WATSON, Respondent.

No. C-3624.

Supreme Court of Texas.

February 19, 1986.

Steven L. Clack, Andrews, for petitioner.

Adrian M. Burk, Houston, for respondent.

OPINION

RAY, Justice.

This is an appeal from a post-answer default judgment rendered against the defendant, Doug Watson. The court of appeals reversed the trial court's denial of a motion for new trial and remanded the cause for trial. 675 S.W.2d 813. We reverse the judgment of the court of appeals and affirm the trial court's judgment.

After suffering personal injuries, Lester Grissom filed…