Querner Truck Lines v. Alta Verde Industries

Appellee sued appellant for damages caused when appellant allegedly permitted meat products, which appellant was transporting for appellee by contract, to undergo temperature changes resulting in damaged meat. Appellant filed a motion to transfer venue, a general denial, and a counterclaim for money owed by appellee for transportation services. Each party filed a motion for summary judgment. The trial court denied appellants motion to transfer venue and granted appellees motion for summary judgment, dismissing appellants counterclaim with prejudice. The trial court entered a judgment awarding appellee $10,693.42 in damages, $3,000.00 for attorneys fees, and costs. Appellant filed a "Motion to Vacate and Grant New Trial" which was overruled by operation of law. This appeal resulted. We affirm.