Legal Opinion
Arceneaux v. Courtney
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided April 3, 1984No. 83 CA 0472PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GARTER, Judge:
Plaintiffs appeal the judgment of the trial court dismissing a portion of their suit on an exception of prescription.
On March 17, 1978, Thomas and Mary Arceneaux entered into a purchase agreement for a house with Herbert and Vera Courtney. The purchase agreement provided as follows:
“Owner to furnish termite certificate by bonded firm. If termite damage or infestation exists, owner shall have privilege of repairing same at his expense.”
By act of sale dated May 9, 1978, the Arceneauxs purchased the house from the Courtneys. Termite infestation and damage resulting therefrom were…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- Aetna Life & Cas. Co. v. DotsonLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1977
- Smith v. Cupples Real Estate, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1982
- H & H Boat Rental, Inc. v. VidosLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1969
- American Insurance v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1967
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