Cockerham v. Winn Parish Police Jury

FRED W. JONES, Jr., Judge.

Plaintiff, a Winn Parish alcohol beverage licensee, sued for damages for false arrest and to have the parish “closing” ordinance declared unconstitutional. Made defendants were the Winn Parish Police Jury, the Winn Parish “Sheriff’s Office”, and the State of Louisiana.

The Winn Parish Police Jury filed an exception of no cause of action and a motion for summary judgment, both of which were sustained and the suit dismissed as to that defendant. Plaintiff has appealed the judgment. For the reasons hereinafter expressed, we reverse and remand.

In his petition plaintiff…