Legal Opinion

Carter v. Jefferson

Louisiana Court of Appeal

Decided March 31, 1992No. 91-CA-858PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the Court

WICKER, Judge.

Alliance Casualty and Reinsurance Company appeals the dismissal of its reconven-tional demand against Tracy Carter. The sole issue is whether or not its prior, mistaken settlement with Ms. Carter on behalf of its insured is res judicata. We affirm.

Tracy Carter’s automobile was damaged in a collision with that of Linda Jefferson, allegedly at fault in causing the accident. Alliance settled the property damage claims and rental car claims of Ms. Carter and Marine Midland Automotive Finance Company, Ms. Carter’s lender, with checks in the amounts of $3,200.37 and $233.85. The…

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Carter v. JeffersonSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1992