Legal Opinion
Harp v. Autrey
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided August 21, 2013No. 47,749-CAPublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
1,William Autrey and Autrey Investment Properties LLC appeal a judgment finding that they violated the Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices Act (“LUTPA”), La. R.S. 51:1401 et seq., by discontinuing water and sewer service to Tommy Harp’s unoccupied mobile home park lots, and awarding damages of $3,000 and attorney fees of $5,000. Harp answers the appeal, seeking an increase of damages and attorney fees. For the reasons expressed, we reverse the finding of the LUTPA violation and vacate the award of attorney fees, but affirm the damages of $3,000 as reasonable under La. C.C. art.2024.
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