Legal Opinion
Duhon v. Harkins
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided April 9, 1963No. 795PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
TATE, Judge.
This suit arises from a head-on collision between an automobile driven by the plaintiff Duhon and a panel truck driven by Harkins. As a result of the accident, Harkins was killed and so was Duhon’s minor son, Francis, Jr. The plaintiff Du-hon, Sr., and his other minor son were seriously injured.
As a result of a jury trial, judgment was rendered against Harkins’ estate and his liability insurer in favor of Duhon’s wife awarding her damage for the death of Francis, Jr.; a further award was made for the use and benefit of the surviving 13-year old boy, as damages for the personal…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Rizley v. CutrerSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1957
- Breaux v. ValinLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1962
- Guidry v. CrowtherLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1957
- Cush v. GriffinLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1957
- Simon v. Texas & New Orleans Railroad CompanyLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1960
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3Cited by7 opinions
- Jones v. Continental Casualty Co. of Chicago, Ill.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1964
- Peterson v. ArmstrongLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1965
- Perry v. HerrinLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1969
- Jones v. Continental Casualty Co. of ChicagoLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1963
- Dunbar v. SuttonLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1964
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