Loma Vista Development Co. v. Johnson

Mr. Judge Brewster

of the Commission of Appeals delivered the opinion for the Court.

Thomas W. Johnson and his wife sued Loma Vista Development Company for damage for fraud in the sale of a dwelling house to them by the company. The trial court rendered judgment for the Johnsons on a jury verdict favorable to them. The Court of Civil Appeals at San Antonio reversed that judgment and remanded the cause on the ground that “there was no evidence establishing a legal measure of damages.” Associate Justice Murray dissented, contending that the judgment should be rendered for the company. 177 S. W.…