Legal Opinion

Watts v. Murray

Louisiana Court of Appeal

Decided November 23, 1949No. 7421PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

This is a tort action in which plaintiffs, husband and wife, seek the recovery of damages for the death of their sixteen-month old son who was accidentally drowned in a pool of water located on property belonging to defendant.

An exception of no cause and no right of action was filed on behalf of defendant, which was maintained by the District Judge, pursuant to which ruling plaintiffs' suit was dismissed. From the judgment plaintiffs bring this appeal.

Unfortunately, we do not find it practicable to discuss the issues raised by quoting extracts from plaintiffs' petition inasmuch as the…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Saxton v. Plum Orchards, Inc.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1949
  2. McKenna v. City of ShreveportLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1931
  3. Fincher v. Chicago, R. I. & P. Ry. Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1918
  4. Saxton v. Plum OrchardsLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1948

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. O'BIER v. Manufacturers Cas. Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1954
  2. Louviere v. Great American Corp.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1966

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