Legal Opinion
Harris v. Roy
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided December 19, 1958No. 8884PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GLADNEY, Judge.
This action was brought in behalf of Earl Brassett and Sam Harris to recover damages to their crop of sweet potatoes allegedly caused by cattle owned by defendant, Ferrier Roy. Following a trial on the merits of the case, the judge a quo rendered judgment in favor of plaintiffs for $15, and plaintiffs being aggrieved at the quantum allowed by the court, have appealed. The defendant has answered the appeal, claiming that plaintiffs are entitled to no award for damages.
The claim of plaintiffs is predicated on LSA-C.C. Art. 2321, which states the owner of an animal is answerable…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Bentz v. PageSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1905
- Tripani v. MerauxSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1936
- Damonte v. PattonSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1907
- Mercer v. MarstonLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1925
- Raziano v. TJ James & Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1952
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3Cited by4 opinions
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