Saldana v. Hinojosa

OPINION

Marialyn Barnard, Justice

Appellant Ruth Isela Acevedo Saldana appeals the trial court’s order dismissing her suit for want of prosecution. We reverse the trial court’s order and remand this matter for further proceedings.1

Background

In July 2015, Saldana filed suit against appellee Sonia Patricia Hinojosa, seeking damages for injuries she sustained in a motor vehicle accident allegedly caused by Hinojosa. On October 20, 2015, the trial court issued a notice stating the matter was set for “Docket Control Conference/DWOP” on November 4, 2015. On November 4, 2015, Saldana filed a motion…