Benefit Planners, L.L.P. v. RenCare, Ltd.

Opinion by:

PHIL HARDBERGER, Chief Justice.

Benefit Planners, L.L.P. (“Benefit Planners”) appeals a default judgment in favor of RenCare, Ltd. (“RenCare”). In nine issues, Benefit Planners contends that the default judgment should be reversed because: (1) the trial court did not have jurisdiction to render the default judgment; (2) the trial court did not conduct an evidentiary hearing with regard to damages; and (3) the trial court abused its discretion in denying Benefit Planners’ motion for new trial. We agree that the trial court was without jurisdiction to render the default judgment;…