Laroque v. Hines

CHASEZ, Judge.

This case arises from two contracts entered into on July 23, 1966 and November 27, 1966 between Freddie A. Hines, defendant-appellee, as owner, and Ray La-roque, d/b/a R & L Construction Siding & Roofing Co., plaintiff-appellant, as contractor, for certain repairs to be performed on a double house bearing municipal numbers 5709-11 North Galvez, New Orleans.

The work was begun in September of 1966 and completed in February of 1967. Upon completion of the work Laroque made demand for the balance due under the contracts which totaled $2,382.00. Hines would not pay Laroque and the…