Louisiana Court of Appeal, 1927

Birney v. South New Orleans Light & Traction Co.

Birney v. South New Orleans Light & Traction Co.
Louisiana Court of Appeal · Decided June 20, 1927 · Westerfield
7 La. App. 28; 1927 La. App. LEXIS 498

Birney v. South New Orleans Light & Traction Co.

Opinion of the Court

WESTERFIELD, J.

Plaintiff’s automobile was damaged under circumstances which, admittedly, involve defendant’s responsibility.

The cost of repairing the car has been estimated at $10.00 by an expert testifying in defendant’s behalf and at $134.00 by an expert testifying fqr plaintiff. The trial judge allowed $109.00.

We have concluded to reduce the amount to $44.00, consequently, the judgment appealed from will be amended accordingly. The defendant to pay all costs.

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