GETERS v. EAGLE INS. CO.

No. D-2228.

834 S.W.2d 49 (1992)

Leonard G. GETERS, Petitioner, v. EAGLE INSURANCE COMPANY, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Texas.

Rehearing Overruled September 9, 1992.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Steven F. Westerfield, Houston, for petitioner.

Jon Stautberg, Houston, for respondent.


PER CURIAM.

We determine that recovery against a motor vehicle dealer's bond is not restricted to rescission damages.

Leonard Geters purchased a used car, but because the dealer never transferred title to him, he was arrested and jailed on suspicion of driving a stolen vehicle. The car was impounded and later sold at police auction.

Geters brought suit against Dorothy Wilson and Sherman Wright, the owners of the selling dealership, for breach of contract...

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