Christopher L. Nguyen, Tho Nguyen and Giang Nguyen v. Rodrigo Orlando Kuljis

OPINION

HARVEY BROWN, Justice.

Rodrigo Orlando Kuljis sued his former landlords Christopher L. Nguyen, Tho Nguyen, and Giang Nguyen. Kuljis filed two motions for summary judgment, which the trial court granted. In two issues, the Nguyens argue that the trial court erred in (1) denying their motion for new trial and (2) granting Kuljis more attorney’s fees than he requested in his motion for summary judgment.

We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

Background

In March 2010, Kuljis filed his original petition against the Nguyens, his former landlords. He alleged that the Nguyens had failed…