Legal Opinion
Popich v. Fidelity & Deposit Co.
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Decided February 24, 1971No. 50504PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DIXON, Justice.
A writ was granted in this matter, limited to the issue of attorney’s fees. Two cases were consolidated for trial, and were heard together on appeal. (231 So.2d 604, La.App. 4th Cir., 1970).
Popich, Fox and Fidelity and Deposit Company entered into a contract for the construction of a home for Popich. Fidelity and Deposit Company was the surety on the performance bond for Fox, the builder.
Before the completion of the building, it suffered hurricane damage on September 9, 1965. A dispute subsequently arose over the repairs and the completion of the dwelling and Popich filed a…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Maloney v. Oak Builders, Inc.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1970
- Citizens Nat. Bank of Orange, Va. v. WaughCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1935
- Costanza v. CannataSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1948
- Husk v. BlancandSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1924
- Popich v. Fidelity & Deposit Co. of MarylandLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1970
3Cited by3 opinions
- Catalanotto v. HebertLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1977
- Sons v. Baron Construction Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1972
- Woods v. LangenbeckLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1975