Terminix International, Inc. v. Lucci

OPINION

REEVES, Justice.

This is an appeal from a Deceptive Trade Practices Act case. Appellee was granted judgment for the recovery of the reasonable cost of repair as well as the permanent reduction of the market value of her home, treble damages, and attorney’s fees due to the breach of a termite control and guarantee contract entered into with appellants.

Appellee, Marie Lueci, early in 1976, discovered termite infestation in her home. Appellants, Sears Roebuck & Company, acting through TERMINIX INTERNATIONAL, INC., on February 26, 1976, entered into a termite control and guarantee contract…