Lalonde v. Monschein

WRIT GRANTED AND MADE PEREMPTORY. The February 27, 1996 ruling of the trial court granting the exception of lack of subject matter jurisdiction, and its order of custody rendered that date, are reversed, vacated, and set aside. The exception of lack of subject matter jurisdiction is overruled. The grant of temporary custody dated February 22, 1996, to the Lalondes, is reinstated. The trial judge is ordered to hear the Lalondes’ petition for custody by preference and priority.

Written reasons for our action recognizing Louisiana jurisdiction, overruling the exception of lack of subject matter…