Trevino v. Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.

OPINION

NYE, Chief Justice.

Plaintiff Raul Trevino brought suit against Southwestern Bell Telephone Company alleging that the defendant broke and entered into his place of business, removed two business telephones without permission, and as a result, invaded the privacy of his business establishment to his damage. The case was tried before a jury. At the close of the evidence, the trial court withdrew the case from the jury and rendered judgment for the defendant telephone company. Plaintiff appeals.

Plaintiff alleged that he had experienced continuous disruptions of his telephone service…