Legal Opinion
Morris v. Orleans Parish School Board
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided May 9, 1989No. 88-CA-2298PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BARRY, Judge.
The Orleans Parish School Board appeals a $48,538.70 slip and fall verdict in favor of Sidney Morris and his minor daughter, Sak-inah.
The trial judge awarded Sakinah $5,000 for pain and suffering, $7,500 for mental anguish, $2,500 for inconvenience, $5,000 for loss of school time, $10,000 for future pain and suffering, and $10,000 for permanent disfigurement. Morris was awarded $8,538.70 for medical expenses with the proviso that any reduction would reduce the School Board’s liability.1 The court found Sakinah ten percent (10%) comparatively negligent.
The School Board argues that…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Arceneaux v. DomingueSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1978
- Kent v. Gulf States Utilities Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1982
- Hunt v. City Stores, Inc.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1980
- Boothe v. New Orleans Public Service, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1984
- Capers v. Orleans Parish School Bd.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1978
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3Cited by2 opinions
- Morris v. Orleans Parish School Bd.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1989
- Morris v. Orleans Parish School BoardSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1989