{"id":468,"date":"2016-10-07T17:48:28","date_gmt":"2016-10-07T23:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/girlinglaw.wpengine.com\/?page_id=468"},"modified":"2023-06-27T12:40:03","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T12:40:03","slug":"eviction-jury-trial","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/girlinglaw.com\/landlords-real-estate-attorney\/eviction-jury-trial\/","title":{"rendered":"Eviction Law & Jury Trial – Landlord Representation"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you\u2019re reading this, you\u2019re probably one of those unfortunate landlords who recently discovered there is one thing worse than having to evict your tenant: an eviction jury trial. Tenants will often request jury trials, hoping to intimidate their landlords. Although eviction jury trials are quite complicated, the good news is that it is quite easy for an attorney who is well-versed in eviction law to turn the tables on your tenant. Girling Law is a unique firm that specializes in eviction law and develops resources to help our landlord-clients with these fast-pace cases. Best of all, Girling Law has made eviction jury trial representation quite affordable. Contact our experienced Texas eviction lawyers today.<\/p>\n
If I had a nickel for every time I heard a tenant threaten an eviction jury trial\u2026. Like I\u2019m supposed to be scared of this!<\/em> Jury trials for evictions certainly are quite a bit more work than non-jury trials. But they\u2019re nothing to fear.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, most landlords respond with abject terror when they receive notice that their tenant paid the jury fee. Some landlords will even dismiss the lawsuit or no-show at trial. All that does is permit your tenant to remain in the property without paying. It also signals to your non-paying tenant that you let him intimidate you. Your tenant will only feed off that fear. Things will only get worse from here.<\/p>\n Your tenant \u2013 not you<\/em> – needs to be the one who suffers through those sleepless nights.<\/p>\n ——————————————————————————————-<\/p>\n We know EXACTLY how to turn the tables on your tenant.<\/p>\n We know how to make your tenant completely <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n regret<\/u><\/strong> the fact that he paid that jury fee.<\/p>\n Call us today for a Free Consultation (Landlords Only) about your pending jury trial.<\/p>\n 469-423-6828<\/a><\/p>\n ——————————————————————————————-<\/p>\n Regardless of whether your eviction jury trial is in a Justice of the Peace Court or in a County Court at law, you need to have someone on your team who knows what they are doing.<\/p>\n Never convince yourself that a Justice of the Peace trial is easy. While Justice of the Peace eviction jury trials absolutely are easier than County Court trials, they are still complicated. More importantly, they\u2019re different<\/em> from County Court eviction jury trials. You will still need to do jury selection. Which means you must understand which questions are proper to ask of potential jurors. You should do a Motion in Limine. Opening statements are part of the process. You will need to present documentary evidence to the Court. It may be necessary to call witnesses and cross-examine them. As the Plaintiff, you will want a closing statement your jurors will remember while they deliberate.<\/p>\n Eviction jury trials in County Courts are very different. The Texas rules of evidence apply. These are all the rules that permit parties to make verbal objections at trial. The rules of evidence govern hearsay. You might be aware that hearsay is generally not permitted. But do you know the 21 hearsay exceptions? With a County Court trial, you must present jury questions. You should also present proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law.<\/p>\n Watching “Law and Order” will not help you!<\/p>\n ——————————————————————————————–<\/p>\n Eviction law is complicated. Call us NOW to discuss your case.<\/p>\nWhy Handling an Eviction Jury Trial on Your Own Is a Really, Really Bad Idea<\/h2>\n