Gele v. Markey
Supreme Court of Louisiana
1Opinion of the Court
387 So.2d 1162 (1980)
Mrs. Anna K. GELE et al.
v.
Earl MARKEY and Hanover Insurance Company.
No. 65291.
Supreme Court of Louisiana.
September 3, 1980.
Rehearing Denied October 6, 1980.
George O'Dowd, New Orleans, for plaintiffs-applicants.
John W. Waters, Jr., New Orleans, for defendants-respondents.
DENNIS, Justice.
Certiorari was granted to decide whether a tenant may recover damages for emotional distress resulting from the destruction of his property caused by a defect in the premises. The trial court awarded damages for property damage and emotional distress to the plaintiffs, who operated a…
Also in this document: Dissent · Watson; Concurrence; Dissent · Watson.
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