Sobel v. Jenkins

McGEE, Justice.

This is a suit for fraud brought by the buyer, Sobel, against Jenkins, the seller, alleging that the seller wilfully represented that the car was new when in fact it was used. The jury answered all issues in favor of the buyer. The trial court sustained Jenkins’ motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and rendered judgment that Sobel take nothing. The court of civil appeals has affirmed. 468 S.W.2d 884. We reverse the judgments of the courts below and remand the cause to the trial court.

In this opinion, the parties will be referred to by name. Sobel is the Petitioner…