Jim Walter Homes, Inc. v. Reed

Supreme Court of Texas · Decided 1986-05-14

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ROBERTSON, Justice. This case involves whether there is an independent tort to support an award of exemplary damages. Ray Reed and his wife sued Jim Walter Homes, Inc., seeking damages arising out of the sale and construction of a house. The jury found that Jim Walter Homes, Inc. breached the warranty of good workmanship in the contract and that it was g…

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