law-pleadings-not-evidence
The longstanding rule is that allegations in pleadings are not competent summary judgment
evidence, even if sworn or verified. See Laidlaw Waste Sys. (Dallas), Inc. v. City of Wilmer, 904 S.W.2d
656, 660 (Tex. 1995); Americana Motel, Inc. v. Johnson, 610 S.W.2d 143, 143 (Tex. 1980); Clear Creek
Basin Auth., 589 S.W.2d at 678; Hidalgo v. Surety Sav. & Loan Ass'n., 462 S.W.2d 540, 545 (Tex. 1971).
"Pleadings outline the issues, but they are not evidence." Shawell v. Pend Oreille Oil & Gas Co., 823 S.W.
2d 336, 338 (Tex. App.--Texarkana 1991, writ denied). Therefore, any averments contained in pleadings
are not proper summary judgment evidence and will not sustain the trial court's summary judgment in favor
of Whitehead.
08-0533
ANDERSON MARTIN WHITEHEAD v. CEDYCO CORPORATION; from Jasper County; 9th district
(09‑07‑00090‑CV, 253 SW3d 877, 05‑01‑08, pet. denied Dec 2008)