Legal Opinion
Williams v. Candlelight Inn
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided June 12, 1969No. 2732PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HOOD, Judge.
This is an action for damages for personal injuries sustained by plaintiff when he fell while occupying a room in a motel owned and operated by The Candlelight Inn. The suit was instituted by Eric G. Williams against The Candlelight Inn, a partnership, and its insurer, Aetna Casualty and Surety Company. The case was tried by jury, with the result that a verdict was rendered for plaintiff, awarding him $2,000.00. A decree was signed by the trial court in accordance with that verdict.
Plaintiff appealed, contending primarily that the amount of the award should be increased.…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Alexander v. General Accident Fire & L. Assur. Corp.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1957
- Peters v. Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1954
- Crittenden v. Fidelity & Casualty Co. of New YorkLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1955
- De Latour v. Roosevelt HotelLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1941
- Caruso v. Aetna Insurance CompanyLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1966
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3Cited by4 opinions
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