D.F.W. Christian Television, Inc. v. Thornton

Opinion

In this case, we must interpret an agreement that provided for the purchase of stock in a corporation and for the construction of a television station. Because we hold that the seller breached the agreement and that the buyer is therefore entitled to recover prejudgment interest and attorney’s fees, we reverse the judgment of the court of appeals, 925 S.W.2d 17.

Opal Thornton obtained a construction permit from the Federal Communications Commission to build a television station. Robert D’Andrea, individually and as president of DFW Christian Television (“DFW”), signed an agreement with…