Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Texas
Options of Court for Failure to Comply with Order to replead
The Plaintiff was ordered to replead his original petition by a certain date. He failed to do so in a timely fashion. What action should the defendant request the court to take, and what are the options open to the court?
Asked on 5/03/00, 10:39 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
James Grissom
Law Office of James P. Grissom
Re: Options of Court for Failure to Comply with Order to replead
Defendant can request the Court to Order trial on the current pleadings and request summary judgment if the Plaintiff's pleadings fail to allege a cause of action.
Answered on 6/19/00, 12:58 pm