Legal Opinion
Malmay v. Western Star Trucks
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided June 1, 2005No. 2005-193PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
LAMY, Judge.
A truck purchased for the plaintiffs logging business suffered a number of mechanical problems, eventually leading the plaintiff to file suit in redhibition. The trial court found the presence of redhibi-tory defects, warranting a reduction in the sales price. The trial court awarded $36,158.58 related to the reduced sales price and $25,121.98 in attorney’s fees. The defendant appeals. For the following reasons, we affirm in part, reverse in part and remand with instructions.
Factual and Procedural Background
The plaintiff, Joseph Malmay, purchased a 1996 heavy duty diesel truck…
2Cases cited9 opinions
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- Parker v. Dubus Engine Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1990
- Ollis v. MillerLouisiana Court of Appeal · 2004
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