W.H. Ward Lumber Co. v. Tomeny Construction Co.

LOBRANO, Judge.

The plaintiff, W.H. Ward Lumber Co., Inc. (hereinafter Ward), brought suit on open account seeking, in addition to the principal and interest accumulated to the date suit was filed, legal interest from date of judicial demand, costs, and attorney’s fees pursuant to La.R.S. 9:2781. Defendant, Tomeny Construction Co., Inc. (hereinafter Tomeny), admitted in answer a balance due of $2,227.50, as opposed to plaintiff’s demand of $7,269.80 in principal and interest. Following a trial on the merits judgment was rendered in favor of Ward for all relief sought. Tomeny has perfected this…