Woods v. Littleton

SAM D. JOHNSON, Justice.

Alleging the existence of a defective sewer system and faulty repair work, Jackie and Cheryl Woods sued B. L. Littleton and Joe S. Thomson, doing business as Superior Construction Company, asserting as one of their grounds for recovery a violation of the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act, Texas Business and Commerce Code, Section 17.41, et seq. 1 Two issues must be resolved: (1) whether the Consumer Protection Act applies to the circumstances of the instant case; and, if so, (2) whether treble damages are mandatory. The trial court, on the basis of a…