Cheramie v. Pierce

SARTAIN, Judge.

This appeal concerns an action in tort in which the plaintiffs, appellants herein prevailed in the district court. They have appealed, seeking an increase in the damages rendered below and defendants have answered the appeal praying that the judgment be reversed and plaintiffs’ suit be dismissed.

The factual circumstances surrounding this incident are unusual. The record reflects that on the morning of October 13, 1968, Mr. and Mrs. Cheramie, their son and granddaughter attended mass at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, Louisiana. The church grounds are located on the…