the Bank of New York Mellon F/K/A the Bank of New York v. Redbud 115 Land Trust

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice Lang-Miers

The trial court rendered a no-answer default judgment against The Bank of New York Mellon in favor of Redbud 115 Land Trust. The Bank brings this restricted appeal contending there is error apparent on the face of the record because it does not show that the Trust properly served the Bank. We agree, reverse the default judgment, and remand to the trial court for further proceedings.

Background

The Trust acquired property in Kaufman County that was subject to a deed of trust purportedly in favor of the Bank. The Trust contacted the Bank about curing any default…