For a list of some requisites that should be met before a judgment nihil dicit is obtained, see sections 20.22 through 20.27 in this chapter. See also sections 20.10 and 20.11 on judgment interest. Some courts require a motion for entry of a judgment nihil dicit. 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 Nihil Dicit
At the hearing on this cause, Plaintiff appeared through his attorney of record. Defendant, although duly cited to appear and answer herein, has filed an answer but [that answer does not join issue with Plaintiff’s claim on the merits/has withdrawn the answer before trial].
The Court has considered the pleadings and records on file in this cause and the evidence 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.
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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]