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Motion to Set Aside a Default Eviction Judgment Guide
TexasLawHelp.org
Free guide and forms for asking a Texas justice court to set aside a default eviction judgment after the tenant missed the hearing for a qualifying reason.
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How to get help
Download and complete the motion and unsigned order, state the applicable service, notice, venue, or other reason, obtain a hearing setting, give the landlord or lawyer at least three days' notice, file and serve the motion the same day, keep copies and proof, and attend the hearing with supporting evidence.
Who this service helps
A tenant who lost a Texas justice-court eviction case by default after missing the hearing for a reason addressed by the forms may use the guide; the motion must be filed within five days after the court sends the judgment.
Where this service is available
Service area: People handling eligible Texas legal matters, including residents and court users in Central Texas.
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Cost / fees
TexasLawHelp states that its public information and forms are free and not for sale; filing, service, copying, records, fingerprinting, notary, or legal-service costs may apply when relevant.
About this service
The resource provides a motion, proposed order, and step-by-step instructions covering grounds, notice, service, filing, and the hearing on the request for a new trial.
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