Uvere v. Canales

OPINION

BAKER, Justice.

In this original proceeding, relators Gabriel and Patience Uvere seek leave to file a petition for writ of mandamus directing the trial court to set aside an order granting a motion for new trial. Relators contend that the trial court signed the order after the court’s plenary power over its judgment expired. We disagree. We deny leave to file.

Gabriel and Patience Uvere sued real-party-in-interest Angela Christine Manos for damages resulting from an automobile accident. Manos did not answer the suit. The trial court orally awarded the Uveres a judgment at a hearing on…