Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 62.044 – Compulsory Counterclaim for Wrongful Sequestration
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(a) If a writ is dissolved, any action for damages for wrongful sequestration must be brought as a compulsory counterclaim.
(b) In addition to damages, the party who sought dissolution of the writ may recover reasonable attorney’s fees incurred in dissolution of the writ.
Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 62.044
- Counterclaim: A claim that a defendant makes against a plaintiff.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.