Housecraft Division of the Southern Siding Co. v. Tatum

REGAN, Judge.

Plaintiff, Housecraft Division of the Southern Siding Company,1 instituted this suit against the defendants, Peter and Evelyn Tatum, endeavoring to recover the sum of $1,500, representing the unpaid contract price due by defendants for the renovation of their home by adding a “made brick” exterior thereto. Plaintiff further prayed' for 20% attorney’s fees on this amount, which is provided for in the contract in the event either party thereto should default, and the recognition of a duly recorded lien against defendants’ residence at 1632 Pace Street in the City of New Orleans.

Defe…