Johnson Rice & Co. v. Boudreaux

KLEES, Judge.

The plaintiff/appellee Johnson Rice & Company (“JRCo.”) filed this suit against defendant/appellant Stephen P. Boudreaux (“Boudreaux”). JRCo. alleges in the petition that, pursuant to an agreement made between JRCo. and Boudreaux, Boudreaux owes JRCo. a fee of $187,000.00. Both parties filed motions for summary judgment. On April 23, 1997, the trial judge found no triable issue of material fact and rendered summary judgment in favor of JRCo. for the full amount of the contract — $187,000.00, plus legal interest. Boudreaux filed a motion for New trial which was denied. Thereafter,…