White v. McClanahan
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Action by J. N. White against J. E. Mc-Clanahan for personal injuries. A motion to vacate an order permitting plaintiff to prosecute his suit in forma pauperis, under Act No. 156 of 1912, was overruled, and defendant applies for writs of certiorari, prohibition, and mandamus.
1Opinion of the CourtBreaux, C. J.
Plaintiff sued the defendant for damages in the sum of $25,000.
In a personal difficulty with the defendant on the 26th day of February, 1913, plaintiff was shot and wounded by the former. For the wounds inflicted, he fifed suit against the defendant in May, 1913.
He alleged his inability, owing to his poverty, to pay the costs, and asked to be permitted to prosecute his suit under Act No. 156 of the General Assembly of 1912, without having to furnish security for the costs.
On the 12th day of May, 1913, Judge Wear of the district court permitted the plaintiff to prosecute his suit in accordance…
2Cases cited1 opinion
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