MATHERNE v. BARNUM

No. 2011 CA 0827.

94 So.3d 782 (2012)

Michael MATHERNE and Carrie Matherne v. Mayhew BARNUM and Barnum Construction, L.L.C.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, First Circuit.

Dissenting Opinion of Judge Parro, March 23, 2012.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Chris P. Pierce , Baton Rouge, LA for Plaintiffs-Appellees, Michael and Carrie Matherne.

Brian K. Abels , Denham Springs, LA, for Defendants-Appellants, Mayhew Barnum and Barnum Construction, L.L.C.

Before CARTER, C.J., PARRO, GUIDRY, WELCH, and HIGGINBOTHAM, JJ.


HIGGINBOTHAM, J.

Defendants appeal a judgment awarding damages totaling $87,638.25 to plaintiffs, finding defendants responsible for the damages caused by defective workmanship on a construction project and attorney's fees. For the following reasons, we reverse in part, amend, and affirm in part as amended.

FACTS

Plaintiffs, Michael and Carrie Matherne, contracted with defendants, Mayhew Barnum and his construction company, Barnum Construction, L...

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