Evinger v. McDaniel Title Co.

MANFORD, Judge.

This is an appeal from a judgment in a jury-tried case in favor of respondents (plaintiffs) on their claim for damages. The judgment is affirmed in part and reversed and remanded in part.

Respondents’ petition alleged that appellant (defendant) had been negligent in its preparation of a preliminary title report and in reliance on the false report that respondents purchased some real estate which was subject to an adverse claim. Subsequently, the adverse claimants successfully prosecuted an action against respondents which resulted in a reformation of respondents’ title. See…