Sec. 31.005. EFFECT OF ADJUDICATION IN SMALL CLAIMS OR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURT. A judgment or a determination of fact or law in a proceeding in small claims court or justice of the peace court is not res judicata and does not constitute a basis for estoppel by judgment in a proceeding in a county court or statutory county court, except that the judgment rendered is binding on the parties thereto as to recovery or denial of recovery.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal
Section 31.001. Passage of Title
Section 31.002. Collection of Judgment Through Court Proceeding
Section 31.0025. Authority of Court to Order Turnover of Wages
Section 31.003. Judgment Against Partnership
Section 31.004. Effect of Adjudication in Lower Trial Court
Section 31.005. Effect of Adjudication in Small Claims or Justice of the Peace Court
Section 31.006. Revival of Judgment
Section 31.007. Parties Responsible for Accounting of Own Costs