Duer & Taylor v. Blanchard, Walker, O'Quin & Roberts

This diversity appeal presents a question concerning the construction of a Louisiana limitations statute. Case law of Louisiana provides no precise precedent. Because the Supreme Court of Louisiana is the source of ultimate authority in this diversity case, we certify the question to it. See Brown, Certification-Federalism in Action, 7 Cumberland L.Rev. 455 (1977).

CERTIFICATE FROM THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT TO THE SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA, PURSUANT TO § 13:72.1, LOUISIANA REVISED STATUTES, 1972, and RULE XII, LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT RULES.(1) Style of the Case

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