Brown v. Henderson

OPINION

RODRIGUEZ, Justice.

Appellant, Billy Brown, appeals the dismissal of his suit against Hershell Henderson. A county court at law dismissed the claim, brought under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices — Consumer Protection Act (“DTPA”), on the basis that it was barred by res judicata. The same claim had been litigated in a justice of the peace court. Brown challenges the dismissal by a single point of error. We affirm.

BACKGROUND

Brown’s claim arises from automobile repair services rendered by Henderson, which Henderson estimated would cost Brown $50 but actually totalled $620.70. Brown…