Bienvenu v. Angelle
Supreme Court of Louisiana
1Opinion of the Court
BARHAM, Justice.
■Joseph A. Bienvenu, Jr., and his wife, Mrs. Lite Bi'Bienvenu,' brought this action against Robert Angelle for' damages alleged to have been caused by defamatory-remarks made by him about Mrs. Bienvenu. After a mistrial a second jury returned a verdict for the defendant, and the Court of Appeal affirmed. 211 So.2d 395. We granted writs on the application of the plaintiffs.
In 1962 Mrs. Bienvenu applied for the. position of Director of Public Welfare for St. Martin Parish. After passing an examination and meeting other requirements, she was placed on the eligibility list for the…
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