Dawkins v. Thomas Hair & Scalp Corp.

Birdsong, Judge.

Appellant filed suit against appellee alleging fraud in the inducement to contract; subsequently, he amended his petition alleging a breach of warranty. After discovery, the appellant’s attorney withdrew as attorney of record and the appellant represented himself.

Although a pre-trial conference was held, no written order was taken. Both parties filed motions for summary judgment; the motions were denied. Subsequently, the case was tried before a jury and verdict rendered for the appellee. Motion for new trial was also denied. Held:

1. The failure to enter a pre-trial conference…