Legal Opinion

Thomas v. Atlas Foundation Co., Inc.

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided November 20, 1980No. 18322PublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MASSEY, Chief Judge.

Edgar C. and Flora Etta Thomas brought suit against a contractor and subcontractor for their alleged failure to construct a porch at the Thomas home in a good workmanlike manner. The Thomases sought treble damages under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, (DTPA), sec. 17.41 et seq.

Pursuant to jury trial, the Thomases were awarded judgment of $350.00 against the subcontractor Atlas Foundation Company, Inc. (Atlas). On the Thomas case against the general contractor, William N. Taylor, individually, d/b/a United Builder’s Supply Company, the judgment was that the…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Woods v. LittletonTexas Supreme Court · 1977
  2. City of Mason v. West Texas Utilities Co.Texas Supreme Court · 1951
  3. Certain-Teed Products Corporation v. BellTexas Supreme Court · 1968
  4. Hi-Line Electric Co. v. Travelers Insurance CompaniesCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1979
  5. New Trends, Inc. v. Stafford-Lowdon Co.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1976

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3Cited by10 opinions

  1. Pugh v. General Terrazzo Supplies, Inc., Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston)2007
  2. Joseph v. PPG Industries, Inc.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1984
  3. Codner v. Arellano, Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District (Austin)2001
  4. Wood v. Component Construction Corp.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1986
  5. Anthony Industries, Inc. v. RagsdaleCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1982

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