Legal Opinion
Franicevich v. Lirette
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Decided April 24, 1961No. 45460PublishedCited by 22 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HAWTHORNE, Justice.
Joseph Franicevich instituted this suit seeking damages for the death of his wife, who was killed as a result of being struck by an automobile driven by the defendant Jules John Lirette. After trial on the merits the district court awarded plaintiff $6,100 plus interest and costs. The Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, increased the award to $10,000, and in all other respects affirmed the judgment of the lower court. See La.App., 124 So.2d 318. A writ of certiorari was granted on application of the defendant.
The accident happened on a clear day at about 2:00 p. m. on…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Jackson v. CookSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1938
- Rottman v. BeverlySupreme Court of Louisiana · 1935
- Fontenot v. FreudensteinLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1941
- Jones v. American Mut. Liability Ins. Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1939
- Heydorn v. New Orleans Public ServiceLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1948
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3Cited by22 opinions
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- Phares v. BiggsLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1961
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