Howell Aviation Services v. Aerial Ads, Inc.

OPINION

In this appeal, we must decide whether this Court has jurisdiction over an appeal from the final judgment of a county court at law following a de novo appeal from small claims court. 1

Appellant Howell Aviation Services (“Howell”) performed certain repairs on an airplane owned by appellee Aerial Ads, Inc. (“Aerial”). After a dispute arose concerning the quality of those repairs, Aerial brought suit in small claims court against Howell alleging negligence, negligent misrepresentation, breach of contract, and deceptive trade practices. Howell prevailed in small claims court. As permitted…