Dewitt v. Prudential Insurance Co. of America

OPINION

PAUL PRESSLER, Justice.

Appellants sued various Prudential companies, Fort Worth Mortgage Corporation and insurance agent, Michael G. Barrera, under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act. The trial court granted summary judgment for Prudential and, at the close of testimony, instructed a verdict for Fort Worth Mortgage. The jury found all special issues in favor of Barrera, and the trial court entered judgment accordingly. We affirm.

In 1978 the Dewitts moved to Texas and bought a house in League City. They carried Prudential life insurance policies and…