Dupuy v. Graeme Spring Brake Service

Aaron B. Dupuy brings this suit against the Graeme Spring Brake Service, Inc., for $129.95, alleging that it is responsible for damages sustained by his automobile in that amount, as a result of a fire which occurred while the automobile was in the possession of defendant for the purpose of having its speedometer repaired.

The defendant answered disclaiming any responsibility for the fire or its consequences and later, after the case had been called for trial, filed an exception of no cause of action based upon a statement made by plaintiff on the witness stand to the effect that his damages…