Brown v. Smith’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “This article dictates that every contract for work or services contains an implied obligation of performance in a good workmanlike manner in default of which the contractor must respond in damages for any losses which may ensue. Tiger Well Service, Inc. v. Kimball Production Co., 343 So.2d 1153 (La.App. 3 Cir.1977). The plaintiffs burden of proof in such a case is to prove that a defect exists and that the defect came about as a result of faulty workmanship or materials. Neel v. O'Quinn, [ 313 So.2d 286 (La.App. 3 Cir.1975)], supra; Melder v. Cassiott[Gassiott], [ 436 So.2d 628 (La. App. 3 Cir.1983)], supra; Tiger Well Service, Inc. v. Kimball Production Co., supra; Bico Enterprises, Inc. v. Cantrell, 413 So.2d 260 (La.App. 3 Cir.1982).”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 748 So. 2d 42 - Williams v. Alfred

2. “fails to do the work he has contracted to do, or if he does not execute it in the manner and at the time he has agreed to do it, he shall be liable in damages for the losses that may ensue from his non-compliance with his contract.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 748 So. 2d 42 - Williams v. Alfred