Nelson v. Appalachian Ins. Co.

399 So.2d 711 (1981)

Rex NELSON

v.

APPALACHIAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF PROVIDENCE.

No. 14176.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, First Circuit.

May 26, 1981.

Roger M. Fritchie, Baton Rouge, for plaintiff-appellant Rex Nelson.

John Dale Powers, Baton Rouge, for defendant-appellee Appalachian Insurance Co. of Providence.

Before LOTTINGER, EDWARDS and PONDER, JJ.

EDWARDS, Judge.

In 1974, Rex Nelson sued John D. Newman, Jr., on a $72,000 note. Following trial, judgment was signed in favor of defendant dismissing plaintiff's claim at his costs, including $250.00 in expert witness fees. Plaintiff appealed but counsel…