Dobson v. Parish of East Baton Rouge

de la HOUSSAYE, Judge.

This is a suit for a fee. for architectural services performed under a contingent fee contract. The plaintiff, Clinton R. “Buck” Dobson, brings this action against the Parish of East Baton Rouge (hereinafter referred to as the Parish), contending that he is entitled to a fee of $280,000.00 for work done by him under his contract with the Parish in connection with proposed construction of a judiciary building complex. In the alternative, the plaintiff sought recovery on a quantum meruit basis, i. e., that even if the contract was not binding or effective; nevertheless,…