Russell v. Amiss

WATKINS, Judge.

This is an action for personal injuries sustained by Lloyd A. Russell, appellant, while a prisoner in East Baton Rouge Prison and for slander. Named defendants are J. A1 Amiss, Sheriff, Alexander D. Twine, R. L. McGraw, Charles W. Beard, Randolph Scott, Roger N. Aucoin, and the State of Louisiana. After plaintiff’s presentation of his case, the State of Louisiana moved to be dismissed as a party defendant, and the motion was granted. At the conclusion of the trial on the merits, the trial court gave oral reasons for judgment, dismissing plaintiff’s suit at his cost. Plaintiff…