Form 20-13

See form 20-14 in this chapter for a judgment based on a jury verdict and form 20-15 for a directed verdict judgment. See sections 20.10 and 20.11 on judgment interest. See section 31.17 in this manual for a discussion of attorney’s fees for appellate proceedings. As to finality of judgment, see section 20.15.

[Caption. See § 3 of the Introduction in volume 1 of this manual.]

Judgment

[Bench Trial]

At the hearing on this cause, all parties appeared through their attorneys of record and announced that they were ready for trial. Because a jury was not requested, the Court decided all fact questions.

The Court has considered the pleadings and official records on file in this cause, the evidence, and the arguments of counsel and is of the opinion that judgment should be rendered for Plaintiff.

It is accordingly ADJUDGED that [name of plaintiff], Plaintiff, recover from [name of defendant], Defendant, judgment for—

1.$[amount] as the principal amount due;

2.$[amount] as interest on the principal amount through the day before the date of judgment;

3.$[amount] as attorney’s fees through the date of judgment;

4.additional attorney’s fees in the amount of $[amount] if Defendant files a Motion for New Trial, plus the amount of $[amount] if an appeal of this cause is made to the court of appeals, plus the amount of $[amount] in the event either party files a Petition for Review in the Texas Supreme Court, plus the amount of $[amount] in the event the Petition for Review is granted, plus the amount of $[amount] in the event that either party seeks rehearing in the Texas Supreme Court, and all posttrial attorney’s fees awarded in this paragraph are contin­gent on Plaintiff’s prevailing;

5.$[amount] for costs of court; and

6.interest at the rate of [percent] percent per year on the total judgment from the date of judgment until paid.

It is ORDERED that Plaintiff shall have all writs of execution and other process neces­sary to enforce this judgment.

Pursuant to Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 306a: “If you are an individual (not a com­pany), your money or property may be protected from being taken to pay this judgment. Find out more by visiting www.texaslawhelp.org/exempt-property. / Si usted es una persona física (y no una compañía), su dinero o propiedad pudieran estar protegidos de ser embarga­dos como pago de esta deuda decretada en juicio en contra suya. Obtenga mayor información visitando el sitio www.texaslawhelp.org/exempt-property.”

This final judgment fully disposes of all parties and all claims and is appealable. All relief not expressly granted herein is denied.

SIGNED on ________________________________.

   
JUDGE PRESIDING

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

   
[Name]
Attorney for [name of plaintiff]
State Bar No.:
[Email address]
[Address]
[Telephone]
[Telecopier]

   
[Name]
Attorney for [name of defendant]
State Bar No.:
[Email address]
[Address]
[Telephone]
[Telecopier]