Taylor Electrical Services, Inc. v. Armstrong Electrical Supply Co.

OPINION

TERRIE LIVINGSTON, Justice.

Both parties appeal from the judgment entered on the jury’s verdict primarily in favor of Taylor Electrical Services, Inc. in its breach of contract, fraud, and Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) claims against Armstrong Electrical Supply Company. Taylor challenges the trial court’s entry of an award for Armstrong’s attorney’s fees.

Armstrong raises sufficiency challenges to the evidence that supports the finding of fraud, the amount of damages the jury awarded, and the knowledge element on the fraudulent mechanic’s and material-men’s hens claim. Armstrong…