3rd Circuit Court of Appeal

Press Release

Opinions Rendered From 10/01/03 To 10/01/03

Opinions written by: Hon. Ned E. Doucet Jr.

WCA 02 01010

TERRY L. PIPER

VERSUS

SHAKTI, INC.

Date Filed: 08/22/2002

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 01-01624

Trial Judge: James L. Braddock

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ned E. Doucet Jr. - Writing

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

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KA 03 00113

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

JEREMIE C. DAVIS

Date Filed: 01/29/2003

Trial Court: Grant

Thirty-Fifth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 02-006

Trial Judge: Hon. W. Peyton Cunningham Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed; Motion to Withdraw Granted

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ned E. Doucet Jr. - Writing

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

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CA 03 00170

MARY LOUISE LEGER, ET AL.

VERSUS

JOANN CAPEL, ET AL.

Date Filed: 02/12/2003

Trial Court: Acadia

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 77,963

Trial Judge: Hon. Patrick Louis Michot

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ned E. Doucet Jr. - Writing

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

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CA 03 00467

SUCCESSION OF VERNA MADE ROMERO GILLIS

Date Filed: 04/14/2003

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 17524

Trial Judge: Hon. Keith Rayne Jules Comeaux

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ned E. Doucet Jr. - Writing

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard - Concurs

Remarks: in the result

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Concurs in Part, Dissents in Part

Remarks: assigning written reasons

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Opinions written by: Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

CA 03 00253

GLINDA GARY LANDRY

VERSUS

GERALD LANDRY

Date Filed: 02/28/2003

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 97,517

Trial Judge: Hon. William D. Hunter

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 03 00258

KENNETH BOUDREAUX, ET AL.

VERSUS

PASTOR JARVIS HARMON, ET AL.

Lead Case CA 03 0000258 consolidated with CA 03 0000259

CA 03 0000260

Date Filed: 02/28/2003

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 990679 c/w990708 & 993497

Trial Judge: Hon. John Damian Trahan

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 03 00259

PAMELA ANNE BOUDREAUX

VERSUS

PASTOR JARVIS HARMON, ET AL.

Lead Case CA 03 0000258 consolidated with CA 03 0000259

CA 03 0000260

Date Filed: 02/28/2003

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 99078 C/W 990708 & 993497

Trial Judge: Hon. John Damian Trahan

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 03 00260

TRUE VINE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

VERSUS

PAMELA ANNE BOUDREAUX

Lead Case CA 03 0000258 consolidated with CA 03 0000259

CA 03 0000260

Date Filed: 02/28/2003

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 993497 C/W 990708 & 99067

Trial Judge: Hon. John Damian Trahan

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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WCA 03 00266

RICHARD STERLING

VERSUS

ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT CO.

Date Filed: 03/05/2003

Trial Court: Lafayette

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4

Trial Court Number: 00-05514

Trial Judge: Hon. Sharon Morrow

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 03 00280

BRUCE A. BAKER

VERSUS

MAZDA MOTOR OF AMERICA, ET AL.

Date Filed: 03/07/2003

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 204,256

Trial Judge: Hon. Harry Fred Randow

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 03 00293

HILDA BURLEIGH LASALLE

VERSUS

JOSEPH ELDES LASALLE

Date Filed: 03/10/2003

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20015290

Trial Judge: Hon. Phyllis M. Keaty

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 03 00300

NORTH AMERICAN FIRE & CASUALTY CO.

VERSUS

STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTO INS. CO., ET AL.

Date Filed: 03/11/2003

Trial Court: EVANGELINE

Thirteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 64033-A

Trial Judge: John Larry Vidrine

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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Opinions written by: Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

CA 03 00142

SUSAN DEANO, JOHN L. DENO & MARK GUILBEAU

VERSUS

VIDYADHAR AKKARAJU, M.D., ET AL.

Lead Case CA 03 0000142 consolidated with CA 03 0000143

Date Filed: 02/06/2003

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20022726

Trial Judge: Hon. Edward D. Rubin

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Dissents

Opinion Remarks: Amy, J., dissents and assigns written reasons.

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CA 03 00143

LOUISIANA PATIENTS'COMPENSATION FUND OVERSIGHT BOARD

VERSUS

SUSAN DEANO, JOHN L. DENO & MARK GUILBEAU

Lead Case CA 03 0000142 consolidated with CA 03 0000143

Date Filed: 02/06/2003

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20022784

Trial Judge: Hon. Edward D. Rubin

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Dissents

Opinion Remarks: Amy, J., dissents for the reasons assigned in the companion case of Deano v. Akkaraju, 03-142 (La. App. 3 Cir. ___/___/03); ___So.2d _____.

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CA 03 00254

TRAVIS R. MCKEE

VERSUS

CELESTE GRIFFEN MCKEE

Date Filed: 02/28/2003

Trial Court: BEAUREGARD

Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-96-608 "B"

Trial Judge: Hon. Herman I. Stewart Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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WCA 03 00256

MARTIN PETITJEAN II

VERSUS

W. PETITJEAN OPERATING CO.

Date Filed: 02/28/2003

Trial Court: Acadia

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4

Trial Court Number: 01-05758

Trial Judge: Hon. Sharon Morrow

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 03 00272

DEBRA HAYES

VERSUS

KERRY CLARK

Date Filed: 03/05/2003

Trial Court: Natchitoches

Tenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 73621, Div. A

Trial Judge: Hon. Eric Roger Harrington

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 03 01066

NEW CENTURY, INC.

VERSUS

CITY OF LAKE CHARLES

Date Filed: 08/08/2003

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2002-5650

Trial Judge: Hon. Patricia Minaldi

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Motion Opinion

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Motion Denied.

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Opinion Remarks: Motion to Dismiss Denied.

Appeal Maintained.

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Opinions written by: Hon. John D. Saunders

CA 03 00418

BLAISE BERNARD

VERSUS

CRYSTAL MIRE BERNARD

Date Filed: 04/02/2003

Trial Court: Vermilion

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 69257

Trial Judge: Hon. Ronald D. Cox

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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CA 03 00440

BERVICK ALLISON, JR.

VERSUS

SAFEWAY INS. CO. OF LOUISIANA, ET AL.

Lead Case CA 03 0000440 consolidated with CA 03 0000441

CA 03 0000442

Date Filed: 04/08/2003

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 01-C-3358-A C/W, 01-C-4357-B C/W, 01-C-5218-C

Trial Judge: Hon. James T. Genovese

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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CA 03 00441

WALLACE DOUCET

VERSUS

SAFEWAY INS. CO. OF LOUISIANA, ET AL.

Lead Case CA 03 0000440 consolidated with CA 03 0000441

CA 03 0000442

Date Filed: 04/08/2003

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 01-C-4357-B C/W, 01-C-3358-A C/W, 01-C-5218-C

Trial Judge: Hon. James T. Genovese

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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CA 03 00442

VIRGINIA ALLISON

VERSUS

SAFEWAY INS. CO. OF LOUISIANA, ET AL.

Lead Case CA 03 0000440 consolidated with CA 03 0000441

CA 03 0000442

Date Filed: 04/08/2003

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 01-C-5218-C C/W, 01-C-3358-A C/W, 01-C-4357-B

Trial Judge: Hon. James T. Genovese

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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KA 03 00683

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

ANDRE JERMAINE PICKETT

Date Filed: 05/30/2003

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 265796

Trial Judge: Hon. George Clarence Metoyer Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Conv Affirmed; Rem for Hearing on Mot to Rec Sent

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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Opinions written by: Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard

CA 02 01171

ARTIS JENE VEAZEY

VERSUS

REBECCA LYNN VEAZEY, BORN WELCH

Date Filed: 09/27/2002

Trial Court: Allen

Thirty-Third Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-94-135

Trial Judge: Hon. Joel Gerard Davis

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ned E. Doucet Jr.

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard - Writing

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

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CA 03 00373

MARY GAIL JOHNSON WEST

VERSUS

CENTRAL LOUISIANA LIMOUSINE SERVICE, INC.

Date Filed: 03/27/2003

Trial Court: Alexandria City Court

Alexandria City Court

Trial Court Number: 96,557

Trial Judge: Richard Eric Starling Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ned E. Doucet Jr.

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard - Writing

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

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Opinions written by: Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

CA 03 00237

YONG TURNER

VERSUS

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA HOSPITAL ASSOC, ET AL.

Date Filed: 02/26/2003

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 00-1000

Trial Judge: Hon. Wilford D. Carter

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 03 00304

KEVIN H. JAMES

VERSUS

RED SIMPSON, INC., ET AL.

Date Filed: 03/11/2003

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 207,455

Trial Judge: Hon. Harry Fred Randow

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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WCA 03 00325

LEROY THIBODEAUX

VERSUS

NATIONAL OILWELL, INC.

Date Filed: 03/14/2003

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 3

Trial Court Number: 02-01871

Trial Judge: Charlotte A. L. Bushnell

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 03 00328

JIMMIE HAIRFORD and WAYNE HAIRFORD

VERSUS

CENTURYTEL, INC. & CENTURYTEL OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA, L.L.C.

Date Filed: 03/14/2003

Trial Court: Avoyelles

Twelfth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2002-3516-A

Trial Judge: Hon. William Bennett

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 03 00344

GLORY ROSS CAMPBELL

VERSUS

BRIAN MATTHEW CAMPBELL

Date Filed: 03/19/2003

Trial Court: Sabine

Eleventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 49376

Trial Judge: Hon. Charles Blaylock Adams

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Concurs

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CA 03 00353

DANIELLE CLARK

VERSUS

JOSEPH MYER CLARK

Date Filed: 03/24/2003

Trial Court: EVANGELINE

Thirteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 64202-A

Trial Judge: Hon. Allen Bruce Rozas

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Vacated and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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KA 03 00425

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

QUINTON DOMNE RICHARD

Date Filed: 04/04/2003

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 00K1396-C

Trial Judge: Hon. Alonzo Harris

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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KA 03 00538

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

RONNIE T. SHELTON, JR.

Date Filed: 04/30/2003

Trial Court: BEAUREGARD

Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: CR242-2002

Trial Judge: Hon. Stuart S. Kay Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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Opinions written by: Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

KA 01 01177

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

WOODROW DAVIS, JR.

Date Filed: 09/10/2001

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 259729

Trial Judge: Hon. Thomas Martin Yeager

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ned E. Doucet Jr.

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Opinion Remarks: (On Remand from Louisiana Supreme Court)

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CW 03 00038

TECHNISONIC RESEARCH, INC.

VERSUS

TECHNICAL INDUSTRIES, INC.

Date Filed: 01/14/2003

Trial Court: Vermilion

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 99-73281

Trial Judge: Hon. Marilyn Carr Castle

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Writ Denied

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ned E. Doucet Jr.

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard - Concurs

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

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CA 03 00223

WENDY DIFULCO, ET AL.

VERSUS

GREG MANUEL, ET AL.

Date Filed: 02/24/2003

Trial Court: Acadia

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 71,145

Trial Judge: Hon. Herman C. Clause

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ned E. Doucet Jr.

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

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KA 03 00248

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

MARK BULLER

Date Filed: 02/27/2003

Trial Court: Allen

Thirty-Third Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: CR2000-4979

Trial Judge: Hon. Joel Gerard Davis

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ned E. Doucet Jr.

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

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KA 03 00331

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

KATHY CLARK DECKER

Date Filed: 03/17/2003

Trial Court: Vernon

Thirtieth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 62734, 62734AM, 62758

Trial Judge: Hon. Vernon Bruce Clark

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Sentence Vacated and Case Remanded for Resentencin

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ned E. Doucet Jr.

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

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CA 03 00477

GARY ELLER, ET AL.

VERSUS

ALLSTATE INS. CO.

Date Filed: 04/16/2003

Trial Court: Pineville City Court

Pineville City Court

Trial Court Number: 01-644

Trial Judge: Jesse Phillip Terrell Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ned E. Doucet Jr.

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

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Opinions written by: Hon. Marc T. Amy

CA 03 00377

LAFAYETTE CITY-PARISH CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT

VERSUS

KEVIN FITCH and BAYOU LAND INVESTMENT, INC.

Date Filed: 03/28/2003

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 983048

Trial Judge: Hon. Thomas R. Duplantier

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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CA 03 00379

LAVERA GEORGE

VERSUS

RELIANCE INS. CO., ET AL.

Date Filed: 03/28/2003

Trial Court: Acadia

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 75,916

Trial Judge: Hon. Kristian Dennis Earles

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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CA 03 00435

EARL LEE SCOTT and FELICIA A. SCOTT

VERSUS

JAMES RAY ROBERTS and STATE OF LA, THRU THE DOTD, ET AL.

Date Filed: 04/07/2003

Trial Court: BEAUREGARD

Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-2000-0957-A

Trial Judge: Hon. Stuart S. Kay Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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CA 03 00443

KELLY ADAMS

VERSUS

WILLIAM TILLEY, DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Date Filed: 04/09/2003

Trial Court: Vernon

Thirtieth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 54169

Trial Judge: Hon. John C. Ford

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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CA 03 00449

ABBOTT, SIMSES & KUCHLER

VERSUS

RICHARD DEMBOWSKI

Date Filed: 04/09/2003

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20020661

Trial Judge: Hon. Edward D. Rubin

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Vacated and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Opinion Remarks: Judgment Vacated; Remanded.

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CA 03 00462

CABLE PREJEAN

VERSUS

RIVER RANCH, LLC

Date Filed: 04/11/2003

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20012534

Trial Judge: Hon. Durwood Wayne Conque

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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KA 03 00606

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

JOHN R. CHESSON

Date Filed: 05/15/2003

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 7919-97

Trial Judge: David Kent Savoie

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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KA 03 00618

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

MICHAEL CHARLES MAGDALENO

Date Filed: 05/19/2003

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 263233

Trial Judge: Hon. Thomas Martin Yeager

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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Opinions written by: Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

CA 03 00305

CHERYL LACOUR

VERSUS

CARL CHELETTE, ET AL.

Date Filed: 03/11/2003

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 192,619

Trial Judge: Hon. Donald Thaddeus Johnson

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Opinion Remarks: Reversed and Remanded for Further

Proceedings.

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CA 03 00322

WILLIAM P. CREWS, JR.

VERSUS

HILLARD M. (MITCH) GRIFFITH

Date Filed: 03/14/2003

Trial Court: Sabine

Eleventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 54013

Trial Judge: Hon. Charles Blaylock Adams

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 03 00329

RAMONA ANN MARCENTEL WINZOR

VERSUS

ROBERT WADE WINZOR

Date Filed: 03/14/2003

Trial Court: Allen

Thirty-Third Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-98-237

Trial Judge: Hon. John P. Navarre

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 03 00349

KLINT FRUGE

VERSUS

HEBERT OILFIELD CONSTRUCTION, INC., ET AL.

Date Filed: 03/21/2003

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 00-C-3250

Trial Judge: Hon. James T. Genovese

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 03 00351

HARWARD SOILEAU, ET AL.

VERSUS

MED-EXPRESS AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC., ET AL.

Date Filed: 03/21/2003

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 00-C-4883-C

Trial Judge: Hon. Alonzo Harris

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 03 00356

LILLIE CRAFT

VERSUS

WAL-MART STORES, INC. AND PAUL BRUNER

Date Filed: 03/25/2003

Trial Court: BEAUREGARD

Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-99-0347 "B"

Trial Judge: Hon. Herman I. Stewart Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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KA 03 00427

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

JAMES HENRY JONES

Date Filed: 04/04/2003

Trial Court: Vernon

Thirtieth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 61515

Trial Judge: Hon. Vernon Bruce Clark

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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KA 03 00511

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

PAUL EDWARD WARE JR.

Date Filed: 04/24/2003

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 02K1699A

Trial Judge: Hon. James T. Genovese

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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Opinions written by: Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

CA 03 00231

WILLIAM HENRY SANDERS

VERSUS

JESSE MOFFETT

Date Filed: 02/25/2003

Trial Court: LaSalle

Twenty-Eighth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 32282

Trial Judge: Hon. John Philip Mauffray Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Vacated and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

Opinion Remarks: Judgment Vacated and Remanded.

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CA 03 00378

ROBERT KITE

VERSUS

FELICIA CARTER and COLONIAL INS. CO. OF CA

Date Filed: 03/28/2003

Trial Court: BEAUREGARD

Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-97-0374 "A"

Trial Judge: Hon. Stuart S. Kay Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Dismissed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

Opinion Remarks: Judgment Rendered.

(Judgment of involuntary dismissal granted

in favor of defendants-appellees.)

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CA 03 00412

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

W.W.

Lead Case CA 03 0000412 consolidated with CA 03 0000424

Date Filed: 04/01/2003

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: JC20020193

Trial Judge: Hon. Herman C. Clause

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

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CA 03 00422

PETER L. LORIO, III

VERSUS

STATE OF LOUISIANA, ET AL.

Date Filed: 04/04/2003

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 192,434

Trial Judge: Hon. George Clarence Metoyer Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

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CA 03 00424

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

J.W., C.W. & W.W.

Lead Case CA 03 0000412 consolidated with CA 03 0000424

Date Filed: 04/04/2003

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: JC20010751 A, B & D

Trial Judge: Hon. Herman C. Clause

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

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CA 03 00451

WESTLAKE PETROCHEMICAL CO. and ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO.

VERSUS

TMG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC., ET AL.

Date Filed: 04/09/2003

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2001-1527

Trial Judge: Hon. Wilford D. Carter

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Vacated and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

Opinion Remarks: Judgment Vacated; Remanded.

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CA 03 00457

GAYNELL FINNIE, INDIV., ET AL.

VERSUS

JERRY LEBLANC, ET AL.

Date Filed: 04/11/2003

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 00-3973

Trial Judge: Robert Lane Wyatt

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

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KA 03 00608

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

LAWRENCE DAVID HUCKABY

Date Filed: 05/15/2003

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 00-K-3231-A

Trial Judge: Hon. James T. Genovese

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

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KA 03 00629

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

BENJAMIN BLANCHE

Date Filed: 05/21/2003

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 6425-01

Trial Judge: David Kent Savoie

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

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Opinions written by: Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

CA 03 00307

BEN MORRISON, ET AL.

VERSUS

C.A. GUIDRY PRODUCE, ET AL.

Date Filed: 03/11/2003

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 95-C-3662-C

Trial Judge: Hon. Alonzo Harris

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

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CA 03 00324

CHURCH POINT BANK & TRUST CO.

VERSUS

LAWRENCE H. OLIVIER

Date Filed: 03/14/2003

Trial Court: Acadia

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 76,825

Trial Judge: Hon. Herman C. Clause

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

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CA 03 00327

XAVIER TIMOTHY

VERSUS

SAFEWAY INSURANCE CO. OF LA, ET AL.

Date Filed: 03/14/2003

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 206,502

Trial Judge: Hon. George Clarence Metoyer Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

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CA 03 00350

CHARLES R. QUINN

VERSUS

CONTINENTAL INS. CO., ET AL.

Date Filed: 03/21/2003

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 202,199

Trial Judge: Hon. William Ross Foote

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

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CA 03 00352

SHAUNN CAILLIER MCCORVEY

VERSUS

DERRIEL C. MCCORVEY

Date Filed: 03/24/2003

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 02-C-2619-A

Trial Judge: Hon. James T. Genovese

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

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KA 03 00437

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

SIGMUND L. VAN DYKE

Lead Case KA 03 0000437 consolidated with KA 03 0000438

Date Filed: 04/07/2003

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 17068-96

Trial Judge: Hon. Alcide Joseph Gray

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

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KA 03 00438

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

SIGMUND L. VAN DYKE

Lead Case KA 03 0000437 consolidated with KA 03 0000438

Date Filed: 04/07/2003

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 21327-02

Trial Judge: Hon. Alcide Joseph Gray

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

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KA 03 00513

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

CALVIN BELAIRE

Date Filed: 04/24/2003

Trial Court: St. Martin

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 00 203625

Trial Judge: Hon. Paul Joseph deMahy

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Total Civil Cases 52

Civil PC Opinions 0

Civil PC Publish 0

Civil PC Not Publish 0

Civil Majority Opinions 51

Civil Majority Publish 29

Civil Majority Not Publish 23

Civil Opinion on Motions 1

Total Criminal Cases 16

Criminal PC Opinions 0

Criminal PC Publish 0

Criminal PC Not Publish 0

Criminal Majority Opinions 16

Criminal Majority Publish 4

Criminal Majority Not Publish 12

Criminal Opinion on Motions 0

Total Juvenile Cases 0

Juvenile PC Opinions 0

Juvenile PC Publish 0

Juvenile PC Not Publish 0

Juvenile Majority Opinions 0

Juvenile Majority Publish 0

Juvenile Majority Not Publish 0

Juvenile Opinion on Motions 0

Total Workers Comp Cases 4

Workers Comp PC Opinions 0

Workers Comp PC Publish 0

Workers Comp PC Not Publish 0

Workers Comp Majority Opinions 4

Workers Comp Majority Publish 4

Workers Comp Majority Not Publish 0

Workers Comp Opinion on Motions 0

Total Consolidated Cases 12

Total Opinion on Writ Grants 1

Total Opinion on Remands 0

Total Dismissed Appeals 0

Total Joint Motions to Dismiss Appeal 0

Total Dismiss by Court Order 0

Total Civil Motions 0

Total Criminal Motions 0