Castanon v. Monsevais

OPINION

CANTU, Justice.

This is an appeal by Petition for Writ of Error from a default judgment entered in favor of the appellee and plaintiff below, Nancy Monsevais. Appellant, Jesus Casta-non, although duly served, made no appearance or answer, and did not otherwise participate in the trial below.

Monsevais filed suit against Castanon seeking damages resulting from an automobile accident on July 15, 1983, in Jim Wells County, involving Monsevais and Castanon. Monsevais alleged that Casta-non was negligent in following too closely to Monsevais’ automobile, in failing to keep a proper lookout,…