Lewis v. Huie-Hodge Lumber Co.

Citations

• 121 La. 658
• 46 So. 685
• 1908 La. LEXIS 735

Syllabus

<p>1. Action fob Damages — When Maintain- • ABLE.</p> <p>A person has an absolute right himself to refuse to have business relations with others, whether the refusal is based upon reasons, or is the result of whim, caprice, prejudice, or malice. “Neminem laedit qui suo jure utilur.”</p> <p>2. Same — Competition in Business.</p> <p>Every man has a right to use the fruits and advantages of own enterprise, skill, and credit. He has no right to be protected from competition, but he has the right to be protected from wanton, malicious interference, disturbance, or annoyance. If the disturbance or loss comes as a result of competition, it is damnum absque injuria, unless some superior right by contract or otherwise is interfered with.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For cases in point, see Cent. Dig. vol. 45, Torts, § 10.]</p> <p>3. Same — Malicious Acts.</p> <p>If it comes from merely wanton or malicious acts of others, without the justification of competition or service of any interest or lawful purpose, it then stands on a different footing. A right is then enlarged into a wrong.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For cases in point, see Cent. Dig. vol. 45, Torts, § 10.]</p> <p>(Syllabus by the Court.)</p>