Louisiana Court of Appeal March 28, 2012, Nos. 11-1277, 11-1278, 11-1279 (E. Smith Plumbing, Inc. v. Manuel)

COOKS, Judge.

bFACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Joshua Paul Manuel (Joshua) and Cora Elizabeth Monier Manuel (Cora) engaged the services of Drake Fontenot (Fontenot) to build a home in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. Fontenot was hired to build Joshua and Cora’s residence on the basis of his reputation as a home builder in their area and based upon his bid proposal.