Legal Opinion
Cavallino v. Craft Motor Co.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided February 8, 1971No. 4260PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
STOULIG, Judge.
Manuel J. Cavallino instituted this suit against Craft Motor Company, Inc., and Continental Insurance Company for injuries received as a result of an attack by a German Shepherd watchdog on the premises of the defendant. After a trial before a jury a verdict of $4,013 was awarded to plaintiff. The lower court, finding the judgment to be excessive, ordered a remit-titur in the amount of $1,000 be entered, or, in.the alternative, a new trial would be granted in accordance with Article 1813 of the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure. The remittitur was entered by plaintiff…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Desselle v. WilsonLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1967
- Marsh v. SnyderLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1959
- Mahfouz v. UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS, ETC.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1959
- Hickman v. DawsonSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1883
3Cited by4 opinions
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- Losch v. Travelers Insurance Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1972
- Adkins v. Fireman's Fund InsuranceLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1974
- Holland v. BuckleyLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1975