Epps v. Texas Builders Development Co.

DAVIS, Justice.

Plaintiff-appellant, William W. Epps, sued defendants-appellees, Texas Builders Development Company, et al., for damages as the result of faulty construction of a new residence purchased by appellant from the appellees. Recovery was sought on the basis of fraud. Appellant alleged that, prior to making the purchase, the appellees, through their agents, servants and employees represented to appellant that the brick home was a new home, that it had been constructed and completed in a good and workmanlike manner, and such representations were false. Appellant alleged that after he…