Legal Opinion
Schott v. Leissner
Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District
Decided October 20, 1983No. 13-82-367-CVPublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
NYE, Chief Justice.
This is a deceptive trade practice action filed in connection with the sale of a used automobile. B.E. Leissner brought suit against Louis Schott, III, alleging that Schott had misrepresented the quality and condition of an automobile which Leissner had purchased from him. Schott countered with a claim for attorney’s fees, contending that Leissner’s suit was groundless and brought in bad faith or for the purpose of harassment.
In answer to special issues, the jury found that Schott was not guilty of misrepresentation, failure to disclose, or an unconscionable act or…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- American Surety Co. of New York v. Axtell Co.Texas Supreme Court · 1931
- O'Shea v. International Business MacHines Corp.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1979
- Computer Business Services, Inc. v. WestCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1981
- Travenol Laboratories, Inc. v. Bandy Laboratories, Inc.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1980
- Brunstetter v. SouthernCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1981
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3Cited by21 opinions
- Blizzard v. Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District (Dallas)1988
- Leissner v. SchottTexas Supreme Court · 1984
- Wickersham Ford, Inc. v. Orange CountyCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1985
- the Honorable George E. Risner v. Harris County Republican Party, Paul Simpson, Chair, and Leonila Salazar, Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston)2014
- Jones v. DugganCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1997
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