Wyatt v. Petrila

OPINION

DORSEY, Justice.

Oscar Wyatt appeals a judgment awarding Petra and Jacqueline Petrila damages for Deceptive Trade Practices Act 1 (DTPA) violations arising from the sale of Wyatt’s home to the Petrilas. Wyatt, in thirty-one points of error, presents questions on liability, evidentiary sufficiency and the propriety of special issues submitted to the jury. Berney Seal as cross-appellant brings twenty-one cross-points. We reverse and render.

The Petrilas signed a contract to purchase Wyatt’s home “as is” for $625,000.00 in September of 1983. Wyatt did not communicate with the Petrilas…