ARA Automotive Group v. Central Garage, Inc.

EDITH H. JONES, Circuit Judge:

This dispute stems from the termination of Central Garage, Inc. as an ARA Automotive Group (“ARA”) distributor. ARA sued on a sworn account for goods delivered, and Central Garage counterclaimed for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and Texas DTPA violations. After offsetting jury verdicts in favor of both sides, the district court entered a modest net judgment for Central Garage.

Both sides now appeal on multiple grounds. Our principal conclusion is that there is insufficient evidence to support the jury’s finding that ARA owed Central Garage a…