Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1876

Marshall v. A. del Valle

Marshall v. A. del Valle
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided March 15, 1876 · Morgan, Wyly
28 La. Ann. 261

Marshall v. A. del Valle

Opinion of the Court

Morgan, J.

The defendant is sued for damages arising from an alleged breach of contract.

The defendant, through his agent, agreed to purchase the plaintiff’s *262plantation for a fixed price, subject to an examination of the title. Defendant’s counsel, after examination, advised him that the title was not good.

Under these circumstances we do not see where the plaintiff has any .right to claim damages for a non-compliance of contract.

Judgment affirmed.

Rehearing refused.

Dissenting Opinion

"Wyly, J.,

dissenting. I dissent in this case, and will file my reasons hereafter.

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