Legal Opinion
Andrus v. Police Jury of Parish of Lafayette
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided September 19, 1972No. 4024PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
SAVOY, Judge.
This suit arises out of an automobile accident. Plaintiff lost his wife and three children when the car in which they were riding plunged over the edge of the Vermilion River. His wife and three children drowned. Plaintiff alleged that the accident was caused by the failure of the Lafayette Police Jury to provide signs and safety devices in an area where the road *537ran dangerously close to the river. He filed suit against the Police Jury and its insurer, Maryland Casualty Company. Maryland Casualty Company filed an exception of no cause or right of action, and a motion for summary…
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- Ponder v. PechonLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1964
- Emmco Insurance Co. v. Globe Indemnity Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1959
- H. L. Bain & Co. v. OliphantSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1909
3Cited by11 opinions
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- Roman v. ZuppardoLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1981
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