GELE v. MARKEY

No. 65291.

387 So.2d 1162 (1980)

Mrs. Anna K. GELE et al. v. Earl MARKEY and Hanover Insurance Company.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

Rehearing Denied October 6, 1980.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

George O'Dowd, New Orleans, for plaintiffs-applicants.

John W. Waters, Jr., New Orleans, for defendants-respondents.


DENNIS, Justice.

Certiorari was granted to decide whether a tenant may recover damages for emotional distress resulting from the destruction of his property caused by a defect in the premises. The trial court awarded damages for property damage and emotional distress to the plaintiffs, who operated a grocery in building space leased from defendant, because a defective ceiling collapsed, destroying merchandise and resulting in termination of the business. The court...

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