Legal Opinion
Ragusa v. American Metal Works, Inc.
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Decided February 20, 1956No. 42303PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HAWTHORNE, Justice.
Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Ragusa brought this suit to enjoin American Metal Works, Inc., from operating its metal working establishment at 4401 Bienville Avenue, New Orleans, in such a manner as to emit loud, irritating, screechy noises, which plaintiffs alleged interfered with the reasonable occupancy by them and their tenants of their property located near the plant. After trial on the merits there was judgment in the district court permanently enjoining defendant from such operation between 7:00 p. m. and 7:00 a. m. Defendant appealed to this court.
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2Cases cited3 opinions
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- City of New Orleans v. La NasaSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1955
- Ryan v. Louisiana Soc. for Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1952
3Cited by4 opinions
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