Premeaux v. Henry Ford & Son, Inc.
Supreme Court of Louisiana
1Opinion of the CourtBrunot, J.
This is a suit by the widow of Oda Premeaux who alleges that by reason of defects in a Fordson tractor, which her husband was operating, the machine overturned and crushed him to death. The prayer of the petition is for $25,000 as damages, *108together with legal interest thereon and costs of the suit.
Citation was served upon the defendant corporation in the manner prescribed by section 1(c) of Act No. 179 of 1918.
The defendant excepted to the jurisdiction of the court, ratione personae. The exception was sustained, a motion for a new trial was overruled, and plaintiff has appealed.
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2Cases cited11 opinions
- Pennoyer v. NeffSupreme Court of the United States · 1878
- Green v. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1907
- People's Tobacco Co. v. American Tobacco Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1918
- Gouner v. Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1909
- Corn Products Manufacturing Co. v. Western Candy & Bakers Supply Co.Missouri Court of Appeals · 1911
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3Cited by4 opinions
- Johnson v. El Dorado Creosoting Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1954
- Norm Advertising, Inc. v. ParkerLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1937
- Kendall v. Grand Lodge of the Brotherhood of Railroad TrainmenLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1927
- Premeaux v. Henry Ford & Son, Inc.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1923