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Attempt at Lawyer-Free Neighborhood Goes Sour

AP

02-APR-99

(Bakersfield, California-AP) -- A housing development in California wanted

to be a lawyer-free zone.

But the plan backfired.

Officials of Burlington Homes say they don't sell homes to lawyers because

they often threaten litigation -- and the contractors don't want to be sued.

Ironically, that's why a lawyer is now suing the Bakersfield company.

Liebaert says he and his wife thought they'd found the home of their

dreams. But, when he mentioned his law practice during a meeting -- the

builder quickly canceled the contract.

Now Liebaert is suing for unspecified damages.