Legal Opinion
Tyson v. American Indemnity Co.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided March 2, 1982No. 14511PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
EDWARDS, Judge.
Plaintiff, Alma Tyson, was driving in her automobile when it began to overheat. She stopped, allowed a few minutes to elapse, removed the radiator cap, and added water to the radiator. At that time, a passing motorist, Melvin Richard, stopped to render assistance. Richard checked the vehicle to see if there were any leaks and asked Alma Tyson to start the engine. After the car started without difficulty, Richard replaced the radiator cap and closed the hood. Alma Tyson proceeded on, but the vehicle again began to overheat. She stopped the automobile, raised the hood and waited…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Arceneaux v. DomingueSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1978
- Dixie Drive It Yourself System New Orleans Co. v. American Beverage Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1962
- Hill v. Lundin & Associates, Inc.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1972
- Pence v. KetchumSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1976
- Williams v. Louisiana MacHinery Co., Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1980
2 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by2 opinions
- Copeland v. La. Dept. of Transp. & Develop.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1983
- Tyson v. American Indemnity Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1982