Washington v. Battard

ARMSTRONG, Judge.

Plaintiff sued for damages sustained when the floor of the house he was renting collapsed. Defendant filed an exception of prescription which was maintained by the trial court. Plaintiff appeals. We affirm.

Plaintiff-Appellant, Isaac Washington, was a tenant at the premises owned by defendant-appellee Frank Battard. Washington was injured on November 29, 1984 when the floor of the leased premises collapsed.

Mr. Washington filed suit on July 25, 1986 more than one year after the accident. In his petition he sought to recover his medical expenses, damages for pain and suffering…