Lima v. Lemoine

SAMUEL, Judge.

This is a suit on a building contract brought by the owners, husband and wife, against the contractor and his surety. The petition alleges that construction was not in accordance with the written contract, plans and specifications and was not done in a workmanlike manner. It seeks damages, reimbursement for alleged overcharges and deficiencies, liquidated damages under the demurrage clause of the contract, and attorney’s fees. The contractor reconvened for the balance due under the terms of the contract.

There was judgment in the trial court in favor of plaintiffs and against the…