Big H Auto Auction, Inc. v. Saenz Motors

CAMPBELL, Justice.

This is a deceptive trade practices case. Saenz Motors, a used car dealer, sued Big H Auto, for damages resulting from the purchase of two vehicles. The trial court held Saenz Motors was not a consumer under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) and rendered judgment for actual damages only. The court of appeals reversed the trial court judgment holding that Saenz Motors was a consumer and awarded treble damages and attorneys’ fees. 653 S.W.2d 521. We affirm the judgment of the court of appeals.

In December 1978, Saenz Motors bought from Big H Auto Auction, Inc. a 1976…