Legal Opinion
Bulliard v. Fortier Lincoln-Mercury, Inc.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided November 2, 1970No. 3189PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MILLER, Judge.
Two racing bicyclists ran a red light and were struck by a motorist traveling 20 miles per hour on the favored street. The trial court held that the motorist had the last clear chance and awarded damages for injuries suffered by the bicyclists. Defendants appealed and plaintiffs answered seeking larger awards.
We find that the last clear chance doctrine does not apply and reverse.
During daylight hours on July 29, 1968, Mrs. Bulliard’s daughters Jeanne, age 10, and Juliette, age 13, were visiting relatives who live on Theatre Street, one-half block north of Port Street in St.…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Bourgeois v. FrancoisSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1964
- Biggs v. VerboisLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1963
- Reeves v. State Farm Mutual Automobile InsuranceLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1963
3Cited by3 opinions
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