G-W-L, Inc. v. Robichaux

SONDOCK, Justice.

This is a suit brought under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by John and Merila Robichaux because of alleged defects in a new house purchased from builder-vendor G-W-L, Inc. d/b/a Goldstar Builders (“Goldstar”). The trial court rendered judgment for the Robichaux after a jury trial. The court of appeals affirmed. 622 S.W.2d 461. We reverse the judgments of the courts below and render judgment that plaintiff take nothing.

The Robichaux contracted with Goldstar for the construction of a house. The contract provided that Goldstar would design, build, and provide the…