Legal Opinion

James v. Witherington

Louisiana Court of Appeal

Decided September 26, 2012No. 47,461-CAPublished

1Opinion of the CourtDrew, J.

11 Lanny James originally filed a petition for injunction and damages against his neighbors, John and Wanda Witherington, requesting that they be enjoined from keeping and maintaining dogs on their property. James asserts that Sammie, the Witheringtons’ Sheltie dog, constantly barked and yipped, causing a great deal of nuisance to him and the surrounding community. James also claims another dog belonging to the Witheringtons, T.J., is dangerous and should have preventive measures taken against him to keep him from attacking other dogs, such as being enclosed in a fence instead of allowing him…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Chandler v. StateLouisiana Court of Appeal · 2003
  2. Hernandez v. RichardLouisiana Court of Appeal · 2000
  3. Myer v. MinardLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1945
  4. Robertson v. ShippLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1951
  5. Ryan v. Louisiana Soc. for Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1953

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