Russell v. Lake Sherwood Acres, Inc.

COLE, Judge.

This is a damage suit which seeks compensation for financial losses the plaintiffs’ sustained when their home was damaged due to settling of the lot upon which it was built.

Prior to October 23, 1976, Larry M. Russell and his wife contracted with Gulf South Contractors Corporation for the construction of a home. They chose Lot 89 of Lake Sherwood Acres Subdivision located in East Baton Rouge Parish for that construction and, according to their agreement, Gulf South purchased the lot from the subdivider, Lake Sherwood Acres, Inc.

The home was completed by Gulf South in January 1977…