Pre-Judgment Garnishment, Partition Lawsuits, Frivolous Suits & Tenant Repair & Deduct

This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil and Chris as they analyze high-stakes debt collection tactics, co-ownership property disputes, and tenant litigation defenses under Texas law. They first dissect the strict statutory mechanics of pre-judgment writs of garnishment under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §§ 63.001–63.008 and TRCP Rule 658, detailing how creditors can freeze bank accounts prior to judgment and what immediate remedies exist for unserved debtors. They examine real estate partition actions, highlighting contribution claims for historical mortgage payments. Next, they break down landlord defense strategies against tenant lawsuits, exploring TRCP Rule 13 and CPRC Chapter 10 sanctions for groundless filings, the strict prerequisites for tenant repair-and-deduct claims under Texas Property Code Chapter 92, and the post-judgment mechanics of bills of review and writs of execution. 

⏰  Timestamps

00:00 Intro

3:20 Bank Account Frozen Without Being Served? Here’s What Happened

6:26 Ex-Partner Forcing You to Sell Your House? Know Your Rights

13:26 How to Sanction Someone for Filing a Frivolous Lawsuit in Texas

18:11 When Can a Tenant Legally Deduct Rent for Repairs in Texas?

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