Legal Opinion
Soileau v. Ville Platte Rice Drier, Inc.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided November 20, 1975No. 5191PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
PAVY, Judge.
Joseph D. Soileau and Leroy Soileau, partners in farming, sue for damages (reduced sale price) to soybeans stored with defendant during the 1973 harvest season. There were originally 3,600 bushels of soybeans stored and some were sold before spoilage. The remainder could not be moved in the ordinary commercial market and had to be disposed of at a reduced price for stock feed. Both parties had sought damages for mental suffering, loss of reputation, etc., but these additional claims have been abandoned.
The trial judge dismissed plaintiffs’ suit and they have appealed, contending…
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- Insured Lloyds v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1974
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