Being Sued

[JDT64]

texas: dallas county

I was sue by ex roomate for $5000.00 dollars and I sued her for attorney fees and court cost. I did not think that she would win her case but she did and I won mind again her. I would like to appeal but state law requires a money order for twice the jugdement amount, which would be a 10,000.00 certified money order or a 10,000.00 surity bond if I own property in dallas county. what can I do to appeal my case without having to out a 10,000.00 dollar money order. And no I am not a property owner in dallas county so the surity bond is out of the question.

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

texas: dallas county

I was sue by ex roomate for $5000.00 dollars and I sued her for attorney fees and court cost. I did not think that she would win her case but she did and I won mind again her. I would like to appeal but state law requires a money order for twice the jugdement amount, which would be a 10,000.00 certified money order or a 10,000.00 surity bond if I own property in dallas county. what can I do to appeal my case without having to out a 10,000.00 dollar money order. And no I am not a property owner in dallas county so the surity bond is out of the question.

My response:

Well, if that's the law, then that's the law.

I tell you what . . .

We'll all start a collection for the "JDT64 Memorial Fund" for you on these Forums. We'll let you know when the Fund reaches $10,000.00 - - so, please check back often on this thread.

IAAL

 

[JETX]

Based on the amounts shown in your post ($5,000), I assume that this was a Small Claims judgment. If so, I don't believe that the amount of appeal bond required is set by statute. The bond amount is set by the judgment upon notice of appeal.

You might check with the court to see if they confirm the amount you claim, or if they will review the amount of required bond.