Fort Worth, TX asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Texas

Q: I went to court for an eviction but I want to know if I can appeal the decision?

I already went to court but I did not have a lawyer. I was under the assumption that the evictions laws were strict. But there are a few things I feel were over looked or I just don’t really know or understand the process

1 Lawyer Answer
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
Answered
  • Appeals & Appellate Lawyer
  • Frisco, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: Yes, you can appeal by filing a bond, making a cash deposit, or filing a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs with the justice court within 5 days after the judgment of eviction is signed.

The eviction will then be heard de novo by the court court on an expedited basis. "De novo" basically means both sides will have to present their evidence all over again and what happened in the justice court does not matter in the county court.

During the appeal process, you will be required to pay the rent due under your lease agreement into the registry of the county court even if you file a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs if you remain in possession of the premises.

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