Levy v. Madden
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Action by Lazare Levy & Co. against Thomas Madden. Judgment for plaintiffs was reduced on appeal to the Court of Appeal, and plaintiffs apply for certiorari or writ of review.
1Opinion of the CourtLand', J.
Defendant leased to plaintiff firm, engaged in the wholesale grocery business, a storehouse at the rate of $75 per month. During the continuance of the lease-it was discovered that one of the brick walls was nine inches out of plumb and was in such a dangerous condition that the tenant’s, safety required its immediate demolition. The wall was demolished and reconstructed. The work commenced on May 21, 1903, and was completed on July 7, 1903. Before-commencing the work a shore wall of lumber was constructed for the purpose of supporting the superstructure and of protecting the tenant in the…
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