Collect the appeal record immediately
Obtain the judgment, appeal filing, bond or pauper documents, docket information, and all pleadings and exhibits from the Justice Court.
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Respond to an eviction appeal
An appeal can move the possession dispute from Justice Court to County Court and creates short, document-sensitive deadlines.
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Appeal procedures can include bond, deposit, transcript, rent-payment, and county-court requirements. The exact response depends on the record and case type.
Use licensed counsel when required
County-court representation and legal strategy may require a licensed Texas attorney. Lone Star Eviction can organize the file and coordinate an appropriate referral.
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