United Mobile Networks, L.P. v. Deaton

OPINION

This case involves the proper proof of the measure of damages in a conversion case. United Mobile Networks, L.P. (UMN) sued Ronny and Barbara Deaton for breach of a noncompetition agreement, tortious interference with contract, conversion and civil conspiracy. The trial court rendered judgment on the jury’s verdict for UMN. The court of appeals deleted the damages award for breach of the noncompetition agreement and reversed the trial court’s judgment against the Deatons on UMN’s civil conspiracy claim. 926 S.W.2d 756. The court of appeals affirmed the jury’s conversion finding, but…