Legal Opinion
Perry Roofing Co. v. Olcott
Texas Supreme Court
Decided February 10, 1988No. C-6228PublishedCited by 109 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MAUZY, Justice.
This case involves prejudgment interest. Perry Roofing Company installed a new roof for Eugene D. Olcott. The roof leaked. Olcott sued Perry not only for the cost of replacing the roof itself but also for the cost of repairing the damage done to the interior of his home. The jury found that the damage was caused by the roof’s improper installation and awarded Olcott $15,000.00 in damages. The damages included the replacement value of the roof as well as the cost of repairs to the interior of Olcott’s home. The trial court rendered judgment on the jury’s verdict and awarded…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Cavnar v. Quality Control Parking, Inc.Texas Supreme Court · 1985
- La Sara Grain Co. v. First National Bank of MercedesTexas Supreme Court · 1984
- Benavidez v. Isles Construction Co.Texas Supreme Court · 1987
- Federal Life Insurance v. KritonTexas Supreme Court · 1923
- Perry Roofing Co. v. OlcottCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1986
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3Cited by109 opinions
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