White v. Thompson

WYNN, Judge.

To establish a claim for unfair or deceptive trade practices, evidence must show that the alleged unfair or deceptive acts were in or affecting commerce.1 Defendants Andrew Thompson and Douglas Thompson argue that because their alleged unfair and deceptive acts were not in or affecting commerce, the trial court erred by trebling the award of damages against them. We reverse as to Defendant Andrew Thompson (internal partnership acts not in or affecting commerce) but affirm as to Defendant Douglas Thompson (accounting acts in or affecting commerce).

In October 2000, Plaintiffs…