Arias v. Stolthaven New Orleans, L.L.C.

GUIDRY, Justice.

hThe issue presented in this case is whether the evidence introduced by the plaintiffs, Arsenio and Lorena Arias, against an insurance carrier to confirm a default judgment was sufficient to establish a prima facie case under Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure article 1702. After reviewing the record and the applicable law, we find that the plaintiffs failed to sustain their burden of proof for confirmation of the default judgment. Accordingly, we reverse the decision of the court of appeal and vacate the trial court judgment. The matter is remanded to the trial court for…