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Beth M. Johnson
Oct 8, 20246 min read
Rule 306a Motions to Extend Post Judgment Deadlines
In 2023, the legislature amended Texas Government Code Section 80.002 to include a provision requiring courts to provide notice of orders...
Beth M. Johnson
Aug 23, 20225 min read
Motions for New Trial
New trials may be granted and a judgment may be set aside for good cause. Tex. R. Civ. P. 320. Ineffective Service A defendant can...
Beth M. Johnson
Mar 9, 20212 min read
Default Orders Must Be Supported by Evidence
In a suit for divorce, the petition may not be taken as confessed if the respondent does not file an answer. Tex. Fam. Code § 6.701. So,...
Beth M. Johnson
Oct 20, 20203 min read
Restricted Appeals Can Be an Effective Tool to Undo Default Judgments
We generally think of the 30-day window after a final order as the only time in which a party can appeal. However, if there was clear...