Murphy v. Sherman Homes, Inc.

CHIASSON, Judge.

Plaintiff-appellant, Albert B. Murphy, Jr., appeals the decision of the trial court dismissing his claim against defendant-ap-pellee, Sherman Homes, Inc., for defective roof work performed by defendant in connection with plaintiff’s newly constructed home in Slidell, Louisiana.

Murphy and Sherman Homes, through one of its authorized agents, entered into a contract whereby Sherman Homes would construct a house in the residential subdivision known as Cross Gates Subdivision near Slidell. The agreement was entered into on July 12, 1977 and work commenced about a week later.

Plaintif…