Green Thumb, Inc. v. DLJ of Louisiana 1

HOOD, Judge.

Green Thumb, Inc., obtained a default judgment against defendant, DLJ of Louisiana # 1, for $9,044.00, with interest and attorney’s fees, and with recognition of a materialman’s lien on immovable property in Lafayette Parish. Defendant appealed.

Plaintiff answered the appeal praying for an increase in the amount allowed as attorney’s fees and for damages for frivolous appeal.

The issues presented are whether service of process was made on defendant, whether damages for frivolous appeal should be awarded, and whether the amount allowed as attorney’s fees should be increased.

The suit…