Legal Opinion
Harris v. Lillis
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided February 11, 1946No. 18203PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
This is a suit for damages arising out of an alleged breach of contract. Plaintiff, Charles W. Harris, is a general building contractor. Defendant, Eugene J. Lillis, is a roofing contractor doing business under the name of "Brandin Slate Company".
Some time prior to August 15th, 1941, plaintiff entered negotiations with a Mr. and Mrs. J.G. West to erect a residence for them an Dartaguette Street in the city of New Orleans. In accordance with the custom of the building trade in New Orleans, plaintiff contacted various subcontractors for the purpose of having them bid on certain parts of the…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Reimann Const. Co. v. HeinzLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1931
- Schorr v. NosackaLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1931
3Cited by4 opinions
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- Cox-Hardie Company v. RabalaisLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1964
- R. P. Farnsworth & Co. v. AlbertDistrict Court, E.D. Louisiana · 1948