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Leisha Rojas appealed a default judgment in a child custody dispute with Robert Scharnberg after she failed to appear for trial. Rojas contended her due process rights were violated due to a lack of proper notice for the dispositive trial on the merits, despite having made an appearance in court previously. The Court of Appeals agreed, concluding that Rojas was entitled to proper notice and had satisfied the requirements for a new trial under Craddock v. Sunshine Bus Lines, Inc. The court reversed the judgment and remanded the case for a new trial, emphasizing the importance of due process even in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Leisha Rojas v. Robert Scharnberg is a workers' compensation case decided in Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston). This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston).
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Leisha Rojas appealed a default judgment in a child custody dispute with Robert Scharnberg after she failed to appear for trial. Rojas contended her due process rights were violated due to a lack of proper notice for the dispositive trial on the merits, despite having made an appearance in court previously. The Court of Appeals agreed, concluding that Rojas was entitled to proper notice and had satisfied the requirements for a new trial under Craddock v. Sunshine Bus Lines, Inc. The court reversed the judgment and remanded the case for a new trial, emphasizing the importance of due process even in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
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