Reva U. Wright, Petitioner v. Gifford-Hill & Company, Inc., Respondents

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that a plaintiff need not obtain a jury finding on the amount of actual damages to recover exemplary damages under TEX.REV.CIV.STAT.ANN. art. 8306 § 5, reversing the Court of Appeals and remanding the case. The Court also noted that the dissent argued the contrary rule should remain in force.