Landmark Savings Bank v. Greenwald
Louisiana Court of Appeal
1Opinion of the Court
HIGHTOWER, Judge.
In a legal malpractice action, plaintiff appeals from a judgment sustaining an exception of prescription. For reasons expressed herein, we affirm.
*945FACTS
In conjunction with obtaining a second mortgage on certain real estate as loan security, Dixie Federal Savings and Loan Association, plaintiffs predecessor institution, employed the services of an attorney, Joseph W. Greenwald, to prepare a title opinion. Mr. Greenwald, in turn, procured another lawyer, Robert McKenzie, to examine the public records and report his findings in writing.
Dixie ultimately received a title opinion…
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