Legal Opinion
Jefferson v. American Express Travel Related Services Co.
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided October 8, 1992No. 01-90-01138-CVPublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ORDER
2Per curiam
Appellee (Amex) sued Jefferson for a credit card debt of $1,757.55. Attorney Tommy O. Boston filed a general denial on Jefferson’s behalf.
Two and one-half years later, on July 6, 1990, Amex moved for summary judgment. Neither Jefferson nor attorney Boston responded. On August 17, 1990, the trial judge signed the summary judgment and awarded damages of $1,757.55, plus interest and attorney’s fees. Notice of the judgment was sent to Tommy O. Boston. Amex then notified Jefferson of the judg*336ment by letter, which Jefferson received October 9, 1990.
On October 16, 1990, 60 days after the…
3Cases cited6 opinions
- Jackson v. Van WinkleTexas Supreme Court · 1983
- Memorial Hospital of Galveston County v. GillisTexas Supreme Court · 1987
- Hensley v. SalinasTexas Supreme Court · 1979
- St. Paul Insurance Co. v. RahnCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1979
- Corro v. Southwestern Bell Media, Inc., Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District1989
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