Harris County Court Awards $14,618 in Eviction Case
A property owner filed an eviction case against a tenant for failing to pay rent. The tenant claimed they had paid rent and that the property owner had falsified documentation. The tenant also cited electrical issues and a recent car accident as reasons for falling behind on rent. The court initially awarded possession and attorney fees to the property owner. After a trial, the defendant was found guilty of forcible detainer, and the plaintiff was awarded possession of the premises along with a monetary amount, court costs, and interest.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $14,618
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2023
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Eviction
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $14,618 is near the median of $14,473 for other cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $4,770 to $42,056, based on 190 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A property management company initiated an eviction case in Katy, Texas, against a tenant for alleged failure to pay rent. The plaintiff filed suit regarding a property located at 19106 Mockingbird Valley Drive, Katy, TX 77449. The plaintiff alleged the defendant defaulted on a residential lease agreement, failing to make required monthly rental payments. After providing notice to vacate, the plaintiff sought possession of the property, along with back rent totaling $13,673.00, attorney's fees, and court costs.
The defendant filed a general denial, asserting she had paid rent for several months and had received emergency rental assistance from Harris County, which she claimed paid the full amount due to the plaintiff. The defendant also alleged the plaintiff falsified documentation regarding money owed and attributed rent arrears to unresolved electrical issues at the property. The defendant later requested a continuance, citing a car accident and medical inability to move.
Initially, a Justice Court in Harris County entered a Final Judgment for the plaintiff on February 20, 2023, granting possession and awarding $685.00 in attorney fees and court costs. The defendant appealed this decision. The case proceeded to trial in County Civil Court at Law No. 4 in Harris County. On May 2, 2023, the court found the defendant guilty of forcible detainer, awarding the plaintiff possession of the premises, $14,618.00 in damages, court costs, and post-judgment interest. A Writ of Possession for the property was issued on May 19, 2023.
Understanding This Case
- This case went to trial and resulted in a jury verdict. Verdicts can yield higher awards but carry the risk of receiving nothing if the jury rules against the plaintiff.
- This case was resolved in Harris County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2023, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
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