Jim Walter Window Components v. Turnpike Distribution Center

SPARLING, Justice.

Jim Walter Window Components (Walter) appeals from a judgment of the trial court granting a permanent injunction in favor of Turnpike; Distribution Center (Turnpike) preventing the removal of alleged “trade fixtures.” Turnpike cross-appeals, claiming the court erred in refusing to grant its reasonable attorney’s fees. We hold that the permanent injunction was granted in error and that the trial court properly denied Turnpike’s claims for attorney’s fees.

Turnpike leased Walter warehouse space in which Walter manufactured spiral balances for windows. To use necessary…