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David Hickman appealed an adverse take-nothing judgment on a jury verdict in a construction-defect case against Royce Dudensing. Hickman sued Dudensing for violations of the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act (DTPA) and breach of contract, alleging that Dudensing failed to remodel Hickman’s residence in a good and workmanlike manner. The trial court instructed a verdict on the DTPA claims based on limitations but allowed the breach of contract claim to proceed. The jury found that Dudensing did not fail to comply with his contract obligations. The Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment, finding the evidence legally and factually sufficient to support the jury's verdict and concluding that the trial court did not err in directing a verdict on the DTPA claims due to the statute of limitations.
David C. Hickman v. Royce Dudensing is a workers' compensation case decided in Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston). This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston).
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David Hickman appealed an adverse take-nothing judgment on a jury verdict in a construction-defect case against Royce Dudensing. Hickman sued Dudensing for violations of the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act (DTPA) and breach of contract, alleging that Dudensing failed to remodel Hickman’s residence in a good and workmanlike manner. The trial court instructed a verdict on the DTPA claims based on limitations but allowed the breach of contract claim to proceed. The jury found that Dudensing did not fail to comply with his contract obligations. The Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment, finding the evidence legally and factually sufficient to support the jury's verdict and concluding that the trial court did not err in directing a verdict on the DTPA claims due to the statute of limitations.
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