Legal Opinion
Ducote v. State
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided June 26, 1991No. 91-CA-57PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GRISBAUM, Judge.
This is a personal injury matter in which the State of Louisiana (the State) appeals the ruling of the trial court which awarded the plaintiff $59,861.79 in damages. We amend, and, as amended, affirm.
ISSUES
We are called upon to determine three specific issues:(1) Whether the trial court committed reversible error in allowing hearsay evidence to prove defendant’s breach of duty;(2) Whether the trial court erred in finding the plaintiff free from fault; and(3) Whether the trial court abused its discretion in awarding damages.
*591 FACTS
This action arises out of a motorcycle accident…
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