Legal Opinion
Downs v. Delco-Light Co.
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Decided June 20, 1932No. 31748PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtOdom, J.
A Delco gas and light plant was installed in the residence of plaintiff in May, 1930, by Rauol A. Levy and Frank Leblanc. In July following plaintiff lighted a match near the plant, when it exploded and injured him. This suit is against Levy, Leblanc, and the Delco-Light Company, in solido, for damages resulting from said injuries.
The Delco-Light Company excepted to the jurisdiction of the court ratione persons, which exception was sustained by the trial court. Plaintiff appealed to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, which court reversed the judgment of the lower court, overruled the…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- MacPherson v. . Buick Motor Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1916
- Willcox & Gibbs Sewing MacHine Co. v. EwingSupreme Court of the United States · 1891
- Heckel v. Ford Motor Co.Supreme Court of New Jersey · 1925
- Downs v. Delco-Appliance Corp.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1931
3Cited by5 opinions
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- Hryhorchuk v. SmithLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1980
- Granger v. DevilleLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1991
- Blackburn v. DuncanCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1974