Thomas v. Smithson

PARRISH, Judge.

Ron Thomas and Larry Thomas (plaintiffs) appeal a summary judgment entered in favor of Carl Smithson (defendant). The judgment is affirmed.

Plaintiffs purchased business assets of Container Storage Co., a sole proprietorship, from defendant. Plaintiffs’ third amended petition alleged that defendant made negligent misrepresentations regarding the company’s business operations. Plaintiffs contended they sustained damages because they relied on the alleged misrepresentations. Defendant filed a motion for summary judgment. The trial court granted the motion.

Plaintiffs’ points on…