Legal Opinion
Wilkerson v. Buras
Supreme Court of Florida
Decided August 12, 2014No. 2013 CA 1328PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtParro, J.
12Gene and Mary Wilkerson appeal a judgment dismissing their suit on the basis of abandonment, pursuant to LSA-C.C.P. art. 561(A). For the reasons that follow, we reverse the judgment and remand the case to the trial court.
FACTUAL BACKGROUND AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
On November 16, 2006,1 the Wilkersons filed suit against Eric Joseph Buras and ABC Insurance Company for damages resulting from the wrongful death of their daughter, Katie Scarlette Wilkerson. The Wilkersons alleged that Buras raped and battered Katie, resulting in her wrongful death.2 They also claimed damages for the pain and…
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3Cited by14 opinions
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