Lenard v. Goodwin

GAUDIN, Judge.

From the record, it is apparent that judgment was rendered in open court on March 15, 1989. The minutes for that date read:

“This matter came for trial on this date with all parties at interest present. After due examination the Court rendered a judgment in favor of the plaintiff and against the defendant in the amount of $641.21 plus costs of court reduced by $60.00 to correct the problem. Reeon-ventional Demand denied.”

On March 27, the defendant appealed; however, no written judgment has yet been signed in conformity with LSA-C.C.P. art. 1911. Until one is signed and lodged…