Texas Supreme Court

Jackie Woods, Petitioners v. B. L. Littleton, Respondents

July 26, 1977554 S.W.2d 662

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Civil Appeals' decision, holding that the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act applies to the post‑May 21 1973 deceptive statements, that the Woods are consumers under the Act, and that treble damages are mandatory when actual damages are awarded.