Legal Opinion
Picou v. Highlands Insurance
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided June 28, 1974No. Nos. 9864, 9865PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ELLIS, Judge:
This case, which is consolidated with Vie Stewart v. Highlands Insurance Company, No. 9865, arises out of an accident which happened at the intersection of Stumberg Lane and Jack’s Bayou in Baton Rouge. Stumberg Lane is a dead end street, and access to the houses toward the north end was possible only by crossing a wooden bridge over Jack’s Bayou.
Harold E. Picou and Mrs. Vie Stewart, in Mr. Picou’s car, had crossed that bridge on the morning of December 5, 1971, on their way to visit a friend and business associate. They remained at his home until about 1:00 o’clock on the…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Chaney v. Travelers Insurance CompanySupreme Court of Louisiana · 1971
- Arnold v. Stupp CorporationLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1968
- Strickland v. NuttLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1972
- LeBlanc v. Parish of East Baton RougeLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1972
3Cited by3 opinions
- Dollacker v. SchimekLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1982
- Stewart v. Highlands InsuranceSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1974
- Williams v. Orleans Parish School BoardLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1975