Legal Opinion
Scott v. Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided November 6, 1961No. 342PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
TATE, Judge.
On February 14, 1960, a heavy glass transom fell from above the front door of a residence and broke upon the head of the plaintiff’s eight-year-old daughter, Sara Beth. By this suit against the building owner’s liability insurer the plaintiff seeks on behalf of his minor child to recover damages for her personal injuries and disfigurement resulting from the accident.
The defendant insurer appeals from the jury award of $3,500, questioning such award as excessive. The plaintiff’s answer in this court prays that the award be increased. Thus the only issue upon appeal is as to the…
2Cases cited19 opinions
- Distefano v. Delta Fire & Casualty CompanyLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1957
- Carlisle v. Parish of East Baton RougeLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1959
- Marquez v. Le BlancLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1932
- Billiot v. Noble Drilling CorporationSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1959
- Jobe v. CredeurLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1960
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3Cited by7 opinions
- Fontana v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins. Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1965
- White v. RobbinsLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1963
- Fontenot v. SnowLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1963
- Williams v. HarveyLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1976
- Stevens v. LeeLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1968
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