In re Interdiction of Benson

hi respectfully concur. I write separately because my view of the law applicable to this case varies from that of the majority.

I start with La. C.C.P. art. 4547, which states:

An interdiction proceeding shall be heard summarily and by preference. The defendant has a right to be present at the hearing and the court shall not conduct the hearing in his absence, unless the court determines that good cause exists to do so. The defendant *962has the right to present evidence, to testify, to cross-examine witnesses, and to otherwise participate at the hearing. If the defendant is unable to come to the…