Houghland v. Security Alarms & Services, Inc.

OPINION

HARBISON, Chief Justice.

Appellees brought this action against appellant to recover losses suffered in a burglary of their home which occurred on the evening of August 31, 1980. The complaint, as amended, alleged numerous theories of liability, including breach of contract, breach of warranties, negligence, intentional misrepresentation, negligent misrepresentation, and deceptive trade practices under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, T.C.A. §§ 47-18-101 through 117.

The trial judge directed a verdict on the Consumer Protection Act claim but submitted the case to the jury as to all…