Deshotels v. Fidelity & Casualty Co. of New York, 328 So. 2d 376

Lead Opinion

In re: The Fidelity and Casualty Co. of New York applying for certiorari, or writ of review, to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, Parish of Evangeline.

Writ refused. On the facts found by the court of appeal, 324 So.2d 895, there is no error of law in its judgment.

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Dissenting Opinion

SUMMERS, J.,

is of the opinion this writ should be granted to reconcile the divergent holding in the courts of appeal on factual situations which are almost identical and without any relevant distinctions. It is a principal function of this court to carry out this obligation.

Case Details

Case Name: Deshotels v. Fidelity & Casualty Co. of New York

Court Name: Supreme Court of Louisiana

Date Published: Mar 19, 1976

Citations: 328 So. 2d 376; 1976 La. LEXIS 4787; No. 57619

Docket Number: No. 57619

Court Abbreviation: La.