Legal Opinion
Hamilton v. City of Shreveport
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided May 28, 1964No. 10196PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GLADNEY, Judge.
This is one of three consolidated suits. Plaintiff brought this suit in tort alleging that on or about January 20, 1962, his property situated on Cross Lake was damaged by high water caused by the City of Shreveport in the operation of its flood gates which control the height of the water level on Cross Lake. The claims asserted are for reimbursement for expenses incurred in the repair and restoration of property above the 172-foot contour line which divides private property from that of the City along the water line of the lake. For cause of action the petitioner relies upon…
2Cases cited21 opinions
- Brush v. CommissionerSupreme Court of the United States · 1937
- State v. BozemanSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1924
- State Ex Rel. Porterie v. WalmsleySupreme Court of Louisiana · 1935
- City of New Orleans v. KerrSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1898
- Hicks v. City of Monroe Utilities CommissionSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1959
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3Cited by3 opinions
- Hamilton v. City of ShreveportSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1964
- Tracy v. City of ShreveportLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1964
- Wilkinson v. City of ShreveportLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1964