Bell v. Meeks

OPINION

RAY, Justice.

This cause arises under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act as amended in 1973 and 1975. The Bells originally brought suit against Meeks seeking recovery on theories of negligence and express and implied warranties. On the last day of the jury trial, and after all the evidence was in, the Bells sought to amend their pleadings to include a claim for damages under the D.T.P.A. on the theory of misrepresentation. After the jury answered special issues the Bells reurged their trial amendment and this time the trial court allowed it and rendered judgment in…