Legal Opinion

Selman v. Cockrell

Louisiana Court of Appeal

Decided December 2, 1940No. 17474PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the Court

JANVIER, Judge.

Mrs. Francis J. Selman, having sustained injuries in an automobile accident, which, it is now conceded, was caused by the negligence of Winston C. Cockrell, seeks monetary redress for her injuries and especially claims to have, suffered great worry and mental anguish because of her fear that she might suffer a miscarriage, or abortion, having been, at the time of the accident, about five months in pregnancy. .She prays for judgment for $1,500. Mr. Selman joins in the suit, seeking recovery of $50, alleging that to be the amount expended by him as the charge of the doctor who…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Muller v. Herrin Motor Lines, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1938
  2. Favalora v. New Orleans Ry. & Light Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1918
  3. Gares v. AbateLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1939

3Cited by1 opinion

  1. Fehely v. SendersOregon Supreme Court · 1943

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