McKnight v. Hill & Hill Exterminators, Inc.

McGEE, Justice.

This is a suit for damages under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The action was instituted by Donald E. McKnight upon discovery of termite damage to his home. The trial court rendered judgment in favor of McKnight. The court of appeals reversed the judgment of the trial court and rendered judgment in favor of Hill & Hill Exterminators, Inc., 678 S.W.2d 515. We affirm the judgment of the court of appeals.

In March 1968, McKnight executed a termite treatment and control contract with Hill & Hill. The contract was extended through the payment of a yearly fee and annual…