Texas Supreme Court

James Rodney Flenniken and Betty Flenniken, Petitioners v. Longview Bank and Trust Company, Respondent

July 6, 198326 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 492

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that the Flennikens were consumers under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act and therefore entitled to treble damages and attorney's fees, reversing the Court of Appeals and affirming the trial court judgment. Justice Pope dissented, aligning with the Court of Appeals.