Teissier v. Stewart

Both sides have asked for a rehearing in this case, the plaintiff seeking to have the amount allowed for the injury to the minor, Lois Teissier, increased, and the defendant on the ground that we were in error in holding the defendant negligent, and, in any event, the amount allowed was excessive. It is said that we gave too much effect to the failure of Andrew Stewart, the defendant, to take the stand, and that no unfavorable inference should be drawn from this circumstance. City of New Orleans vs. Gauthreaux, 32 La. Ann. 1126; Brandt vs. Reboul, No. 9428 of the docket of this court (see So.…