Vigneaux v. Carriere

OPINION

This case came before the Supreme Court on March 3, 2004, pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not summarily be decided. After hearing the arguments of counsel and reviewing the memoranda of the parties, we are satisfied that cause has not been shown. Accordingly, we shall decide the appeal at this time.

In May 2000, defendant, Lorraine T. Carriere (defendant or Carriere), decided to sell her home and placed a “For Sale By Owner” sign on a tree in her front yard. Two days later, on May 17, 2000, plaintiff,…