Henry S. Miller Management Corp. v. Houston State Associates

OPINION

COHEN, Justice.

Based on the jury’s verdict, the trial court rendered judgment in favor of Houston State Associates (“HSA”) and against Henry S. Miller Management Corporation (“Miller”) for breach of contract, violations of the Deceptive Trade Practices Act, and negligence concerning Miller’s management of HSA’s real estate known as the Gibraltar Complex.

In 1981, HSA hired Miller to manage the Gibraltar Complex until September 1983. During that period, US Life, a major tenant, had serious problems with the air conditioning, heating, plumbing, parking, and appearance of its premises.

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