Bradley Motors, Inc. v. MacKey

This is a suit brought under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act by Bradley Motors against David Mackey. Bradley Motors claimed that Mackey misrepresented his intentions to transfer title of a “trade-in” automobile. Mackey filed an answer as well as a counterclaim. Mackey also requested a trial by jury and paid the required jury fee. When the ease was called for trial as scheduled, Bradley Motors announced ready for trial, but neither Mackey nor his counsel appeared. Bradley Motors waived trial by jury, presented testimony and exhibits to the court, and made a record.…