Legal Opinion
Jenkins v. Ferguson
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided March 7, 1978No. 6378PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
JOHNSON, Judge.
This is. a suit for personal injuries and special damages from injuries received by plaintiff on a carnival ride. Plaintiff, her fiance, and her sister were passengers in a “Scrambler” seat from which she was thrown and was injured. Plaintiff sustained a broken leg and incurred special damages. The trial court awarded her $10,-000.00 in general damages and $3,184.00 in special damages. She appeals. We affirm.
A Scrambler is a seating device which is hoisted above the ground by means of arms in the nature of booms (there being quite a number in any one amusement device). Patrons…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- Boudreaux v. American Insurance CompanySupreme Court of Louisiana · 1972
- Larkin v. State Farm Mutual Automobile InsuranceSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1957
- Pilie v. National Food Stores of Louisiana, Inc.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1963
- Archote v. Travelers Insurance CompanyLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1965
3Cited by3 opinions
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