Teague Motor Co. v. Rowton

This is an action by Teague Motor Company (Teague) for the balance due on the installment sale of a used car. Defendants counterclaim, alleging violations of the Unlawful Trade Practices Act (UTPA). After trial to a jury, judgment was entered on the counterclaim against Teague for general and punitive damages, and it appeals.

On February 8, 1984, defendants went to Teague to look at used cars. Defendants told Teague’s salesman that they were looking for a car that would get good gas mileage and that had monthly payments of not more than $150. After showing defendants various cars, the salesman…