Archibald v. Act III Arabians

OPINION

CANNON, Justice.

Appellant, John C. Archibald, III, sued Act III Arabians and its owners, appellees, for damages resulting from the death of an Arabian horse. The principal issue on appeal is whether Texas law recognizes an implied warranty of good and workmanlike performance of personal services rendered by a professional. We hold that there is no implied warranty of performance in a contract for professional services and affirm the judgment of the trial court.

In the spring of 1982, Archibald placed four newly purchased horses in the show training program at Act III Arabians,…