Brown v. American Transfer & Storage Co.

CAMPBELL, Justice.

This is a deceptive trade practices case. The trial court rendered judgment for Plaintiff Brown, based on a jury verdict. The Court of Civil Appeals reversed the trial court’s judgment and remanded for a new trial. 584 S.W.2d 284. We reverse the judgment of the Court of Civil Appeals and affirm the judgment of the trial court except that part of its judgment which awarded recovery for mental anguish. The trial court’s judgment is otherwise affirmed.

In July 1974, Brown contacted American Transfer to determine the services offered in a move of household furniture and goods,…