3rd Circuit Court of Appeal
Press Release
Opinions Rendered From 09/29/04 To 09/29/04
Opinions written
by: Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux
STATE OF
VERSUS
EDWIN E. MYLES
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Sixteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 00-976
Trial Judge: Hon. Keith Rayne Jules Comeaux
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Conv and Sent Affirmed; Rem for Further Proceeding
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir
Opinion Remarks: CONVICTION AND SENTENCE AFFIRMED.
CASE REMANDED FOR EVIDENTIARY
HEARING ON MOTION AND ORDER TO
REVOKE PROBATION.
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WILLIAM ROSETTE, JR.
VERSUS
CITY OF
Date Filed:
Trial Court: ST. LANDRY
Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 03-C-0098-D
Trial Judge: Donald Wayne Hebert
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir
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MICHAEL SINEGAL
VERSUS
RICHARD R. KENNEDY, ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Lafayette
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 20014381
Trial Judge: Hon. Thomas R. Duplantier
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir
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STATE OF LA, THRU THE DOTD
VERSUS
FRANKS CONTRACTING, INC., ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Vermilion
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 78108
Trial Judge: Hon. Thomas R. Duplantier
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
ROBET THOMAS SMITH
Lead Case KA 04 0000338 consolidated with KA 04 0000339
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Rapides
Ninth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 259154
Trial Judge: Hon. Harry Fred Randow
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard - Concurs
Remarks: in the result
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir
Opinion Remarks: REVERSED AND REMANDED; CONVICTIONS
AND SENTENCES VACATED AND SET ASIDE.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
ROBERT THOMAS SMITH
Lead Case KA 04 0000338 consolidated with KA 04 0000339
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Rapides
Ninth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 270559
Trial Judge: Hon. Harry Fred Randow
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard - Concurs
Remarks: in the result
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir
Opinion Remarks: REVERSED AND REMANDED; CONVICTIONS
AND SENTENCES VACATED AND SET ASIDE.
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EUGENE THOMAS and CHERIE THOMAS
VERSUS
VERMILION RIVER GUN CLUB, INC., ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Lafayette
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 20022044
Trial Judge: Hon. Marilyn Carr Castle
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir
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Opinions written
by: Hon. John D. Saunders
STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
AARON S. STOGNER
Date Filed:
Trial Court: ST. LANDRY
Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 99K4348D
Trial Judge: Donald Wayne Hebert
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
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DON LEGER, ET AL
VERSUS
JOHN HAAS WEINSTEIN, ET AL
Lead Case CW 03 0001497 consolidated with CW 03 0001498
CW 03 0001616
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Lafayette
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 2003-3265-B
Trial Judge: Hon. Jules David Edwards III
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Writ Denied
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
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DON LEGER, ET AL
VERSUS
JOHN HAAS WEINSTEIN, ET AL
Lead Case CW 03 0001497 consolidated with CW 03 0001498
CW 03 0001616
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Lafayette
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 2003-3265-B
Trial Judge: Hon. Jules David Edwards III
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Writ Denied
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
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DON LEGER, ET AL
VERSUS
JOHN HAAS WEINSTEIN, ET AL
Lead Case CW 03 0001497 consolidated with CW 03 0001498
CW 03 0001616
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Lafayette
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 2003-3265-B
Trial Judge: Hon. Jules David Edwards III
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Writ Denied
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
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DWIGHT HICKMAN
VERSUS
JIM SMITH LOGGING, ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Calcasieu
Office of Workers' Compensation - # 3
Trial Court Number: 02-05703
Trial Judge: Charlotte A. L. Bushnell
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
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EDWIN J. DUPUIS
VERSUS
PICARD STEEL ERECTORS, INC.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Lafayette
Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4
Trial Court Number: 02-07092
Trial Judge: Hon. Sharon Morrow
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Reversed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
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MICHAEL NEWELL
VERSUS
UNITED BILT HOMES, INC.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Calcasieu
Office of Workers' Compensation - # 3
Trial Court Number: 00-08924
Trial Judge: Charlotte A. L. Bushnell
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed in Part, Reversed in Part and Remanded
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Concurs
Remarks: in the result
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
MICHAEL A. EGGLESTON
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Vernon
Thirtieth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 65054
Trial Judge: Hon. John C. Ford
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
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RITA DAUTRIEL
VERSUS
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF SW LOUISIANA
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Calcasieu
Office of Workers' Compensation - # 3
Trial Court Number: 03-02181
Trial Judge: Charlotte A. L. Bushnell
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
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Opinions written
by: Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
MAXINE HART PREWITT, INTERDICT
VERSUS
MALCOLM RODRIGUES D/B/A RODRIGUES & SON LOGGING, ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Sabine
Eleventh Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 48,976
Trial Judge: Hon. Charles Blaylock Adams
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Motion Opinion
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Motion Denied.
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard - Writing
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
Opinion Remarks: Motion to Dismiss Suspensive Appeal
Denied.
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Opinions written
by: Hon. Oswald A. Decuir
KEVIN GOODBEIR
VERSUS
CASTILLE MARBLE & GRANITE
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Lafayette
Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4
Trial Court Number: 02-07948
Trial Judge: Sam L. Lowery
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing
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ROLLIE BANG
VERSUS
GULF COAST POWER, INC., ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Cameron
Thirty-Eighth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 10-15831
Trial Judge: Hon. H. Ward Fontenot
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing
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BRADY FIELDS
VERSUS
JAMES A. AVANCE, ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: CONCORDIA
Seventh Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 38718
Trial Judge: Hon. Leo Boothe
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
RICHARD BENOIT
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Vermilion
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 38012
Trial Judge: Hon. Marilyn Carr Castle
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Vacated and Remanded
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing
Opinion Remarks: SENTENCE VACATED AND CASE REMANDED.
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ANCILLARY SUCCESSION OF H.J. LUTCHER STARK
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Calcasieu
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 15,405
Trial Judge: Hon. Robert Lane Wyatt
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard - Concurs
Remarks: in the result.
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing
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VIRGIE DEJEAN
VERSUS
ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: ST. LANDRY
Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 03-C-3579-B
Trial Judge: Hon. Aaron Frank McGee
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Reversed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing
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Opinions written
by: Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
JAMES FALGOUT
VERSUS
WALTER JESTER, ET AL.
Lead Case CA 04 0000434 consolidated with CA 04 0000435
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Lafayette
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 20023810
Trial Judge: Hon. J. Byron Hebert
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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LEON TOUCHET
VERSUS
WALTER JESTER, ET AL.
Lead Case CA 04 0000434 consolidated with CA 04 0000435
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Lafayette
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 20024218 CONSOLIDATED, WITH 20023810
Trial Judge: Hon. J. Byron Hebert
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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WILLARD JOHNSON
VERSUS
LAKE CHARLES FIRE DEPARTMENT
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Calcasieu
Office of Workers' Compensation - # 3
Trial Court Number: 02-09523
Trial Judge: Charlotte A. L. Bushnell
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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JACK MANUEL
VERSUS
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Calcasieu
Office of Workers' Compensation - # 3
Trial Court Number: 03-01214
Trial Judge: Charlotte A. L. Bushnell
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Reversed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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TED BYERS
VERSUS
OSCA, INC., ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Lafayette
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 20015503
Trial Judge: Hon. Marilyn Carr Castle
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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MARSH ENGINEERING, INC., ET AL.
VERSUS
ERNEST L. PARKER, ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Lafayette
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 915553
Trial Judge: Hon. Jules David Edwards III
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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ELIZABETH A. LEMELLE
VERSUS
WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Lafayette
Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4
Trial Court Number: 02-06488
Trial Judge: Sam L. Lowery
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
KEVIN TREMANE FRANK
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Vermilion
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 39946
Trial Judge: Hon. Durwood Wayne Conque
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
NOLAN JOSEPH ABSHIRE
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Cameron
Thirty-Eighth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 90893-95, 92103-04
Trial Judge: Hon. H. Ward Fontenot
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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Opinions written
by: Hon. Marc T. Amy
KEELY ANDERSON
VERSUS
SAFEWAY INS. CO. OF LOUISIANA and CEDRIC JONES
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Alexandria City Court
Alexandria City Court
Trial Court Number: 98,549
Trial Judge: Richard Eric Starling Jr.
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing
John B. Scofield
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
MATTHEW JAMES NOLAN
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Sabine
Eleventh Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 56353
Trial Judge: Hon. Robert Edward Burgess
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded with Instructions
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing
John B. Scofield
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Opinions written
by: Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
FREDERICK WALKER, ET UX.
VERSUS
KATHY HOLT, ET AL.
Lead Case CA 03 0001722 consolidated with CA 03 0001723
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Rapides
Ninth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 206,945 C/W 206,955
Trial Judge: Hon. Donald Thaddeus Johnson
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
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ZURICH NORTH AMERICAN INS. CO.
VERSUS
BOBBY HOLT, ET AL.
Lead Case CA 03 0001722 consolidated with CA 03 0001723
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Rapides
Ninth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 206,955 C/W 206,945
Trial Judge: Hon. Donald Thaddeus Johnson
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
COREY MARQUEE ADAMS,
WHITNEY BATISTE, and
HORATIO ADAMS
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Lafayette
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 93424
Trial Judge: Hon. Patrick Louis Michot
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed in Part; Reversed in Part
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
Opinion Remarks: AFFIRMED IN PART; REVERSED IN PART;
GUILTY PLEA OF HORATIO ADAMS AND SENTENCE
FOR SECOND DEGREE BATTERY REINSTATED.
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BOBBY G. VICKERS and CASEY R. VICKERS
VERSUS
INTERSTATE DODGE, ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: LaSalle
Twenty-Eighth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 31,692
Trial Judge: Hon. John Philip Mauffray Jr.
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed in Part, Reversed in Part and Rendered
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders – Dissents
Remarks: and assigns written reasons
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
KAREN D. BROWN
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Calcasieu
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 11021-99
Trial Judge: Hon. Alcide Joseph Gray
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Amended and Remanded with Instructions
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders – Dissents
Remarks: and assigns written reasons
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
Opinion Remarks: AMENDED IN PART; VACATED IN PART;
AND REMANDED.
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DONNY NGO
VERSUS
MARK ESTES, ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Allen
Thirty-Third Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: C-2003-457
Trial Judge: Patricia C. Cole
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
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EUGENE WELLS
VERSUS
DUNHAM PRICE, INC.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Calcasieu
Office of Workers' Compensation - # 3
Trial Court Number: 00-07231
Trial Judge: Sam L. Lowery
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
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DARRELL REGAN
VERSUS
EUNICE SUPERETTE, INC.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Lafayette
Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4
Trial Court Number: 02-03642
Trial Judge: Hon. Sharon Morrow
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed in Part, Reversed in Part and Remanded
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
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THOMAS SHARBONO
VERSUS
FIRE SAFETY SALES AND SERVICE
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Calcasieu
Office of Workers' Compensation - # 3
Trial Court Number: 02-03614
Trial Judge: Sam L. Lowery
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
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Opinions written
by: Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
JOSPEH WALKER, JR.
Lead Case KA 04 0000267 consolidated with KA 04 0000268
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Iberia
Sixteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 98-445
Trial Judge: Hon. Keith Rayne Jules Comeaux
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
JOSPEH WALKER, JR.
Lead Case KA 04 0000267 consolidated with KA 04 0000268
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Iberia
Sixteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 98-1844
Trial Judge: Hon. Keith Rayne Jules Comeaux
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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SUSAN BROWN, ET AL.
VERSUS
FOSTER R. STICKLEY, M.D., ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Acadia
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 71311
Trial Judge: Hon. John Damian Trahan
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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REBECCA ANN HARDIE, ET AL.
VERSUS
PROFESSIONAL PHYSICAL REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, LLC, ETC.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: CONCORDIA
Seventh Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 35948
Trial Judge: Hon. Kathy A. Johnson
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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JOHN NATHAN THIBEAUX
VERSUS
CHUCK R. TROTTER, ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Lafayette
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 20005445
Trial Judge: Hon. Herman C. Clause
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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ELVIS E. COLEMAN and VIRGIL W. COLEMAN
VERSUS
FRED T. BUTCHER and ALLSTATE INS. CO.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: CONCORDIA
Seventh Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 38144
Trial Judge: Hon. Leo Boothe
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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CORNELL JOHNSON
VERSUS
BURLINGTON NORTHERN AND SANTA FE RR, ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Jefferson Davis
Thirty-First Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: C-474-00
Trial Judge: Hon. Wendell R. Miller
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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PAMELA WELCOME
VERSUS
MARTIN DE PORRES NURSING HOME
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Calcasieu
Office of Workers' Compensation - # 3
Trial Court Number: 03-03156
Trial Judge: Sam L. Lowery
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
HORACE ARDOIN
Date Filed:
Trial Court: EVANGELINE
Thirteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 62894F
Trial Judge: Thomas F. Fuselier
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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Opinions written
by: Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
EULA GUIDRY ARDOIN, ET AL
VERSUS
STINE LUMBER COMPANY, ET AL
Lead Case CA 04 0000165 consolidated with CW 03 0001547
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Calcasieu
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 2001-004808
Trial Judge: Hon. G. Michael Canaday
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Reversed in Part; Affirmed in Part
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing
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ANGELINA WILLIAMS
VERSUS
DOLGENCORP, INC.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Cameron
Thirty-Eighth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 10-16272
Trial Judge: Hon. H. Ward Fontenot
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
OLLIE DEWAYNE LEE, III
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Sabine
Eleventh Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 54483
Trial Judge: Hon. Stephen Bruce Beasley
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Conviction Affirmed, Sentence Vacated and Remande
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing
Opinion Remarks: CONVICTION AFFIRMED; SENTENCE VACATED
AND REMANDED FOR RESENTENCING.
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EULA GUIDRY ARDOIN, ET AL.
VERSUS
STINE LUMBER COMPANY, INC., ET AL.
Lead Case CA 04 0000165 consolidated with CW 03 0001547
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Calcasieu
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 2001-004808
Trial Judge: Hon. G. Michael Canaday
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Reversed in Part; Affirmed in Part
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
KIRBY W. SCOTT
Lead Case KA 04 0000197 consolidated with KA 04 0000436
Date Filed:
Trial Court: LaSalle
Twenty-Eighth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 69208
Trial Judge: Hon. John Philip Mauffray Jr.
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing
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JEANNE LOUISE ROGERS and ELEANOR RENEE ROGERS
VERSUS
LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Lafayette
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 20022631
Trial Judge: Hon. Edward D. Rubin
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing
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IN RE: EDC CONTRACTOR INSURANCE LITIGATION,
14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, DOCKET NUMBER 98-1984,
DIVISION F, PARISH OF CALCASIEU, STATE OF LOUISIANA
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Calcasieu
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 98-1984
Trial Judge: Hon. Wilford D. Carter
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Appeal Dismissed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
KIRBY W. SCOTT
Lead Case KA 04 0000197 consolidated with KA 04 0000436
Date Filed:
Trial Court: LaSalle
Twenty-Eighth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 73618
Trial Judge: Hon. Alfred A. Mansour
Opinion Rendered on: 09/29/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing
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KEVIN AND CHERYL SNYDER, INDIV.
VERSUS
LAMAR AND/OR LAMAR ADVERTISING, ET AL
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 78,688
Trial Judge: Hon. Thomas R. Duplantier
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Other Decree
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing
Opinion Remarks: MOTION TO SUSPEND BRIEFING
GRANTED. RULE TO SHOW
CAUSE HELD IN ABEYANCE.
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Opinions written
by: Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
STATE IN THE INTEREST OF A.D., B.D., S.M., S.M.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Vermilion
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 1999 JU 194
Trial Judge: Hon. J. Byron Hebert
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed in Part, Reversed in Part and Remanded
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing
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JESSICA RENEE DOUCET BOULEY, ET AL.
VERSUS
DENNIS GUIDRY, ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Jefferson Davis
Thirty-First Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: C-746-97
Trial Judge: Hon. Wendell R. Miller
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing
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DAVID HINES, ET AL.
VERSUS
RICELAND DRILLING COMPANY D/B/A RICELAND PETROLEUM CO.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Jefferson Davis
Thirty-First Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: C-45-02
Trial Judge: Hon. Wendell R. Miller
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing
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RUSSELL W. GUNTER
VERSUS
RANDY MOORE
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Sabine
Eleventh Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 54742
Trial Judge: Hon. Charles Blaylock Adams
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing
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MICHAEL SMITH
VERSUS
BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS FOR
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Tenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 73807, Div. A
Trial Judge: Hon. Eric Roger Harrington
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing
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STATE OF
VERSUS
STEVEN RUSSELL SEDLOCK
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Cameron
Thirty-Eighth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 111122, 111123
Trial Judge: Hon. H. Ward Fontenot
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Conviction Affirmed; Remanded for Resentencing
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters – Dissents
Remarks: and assigns written reasons
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing
Opinion Remarks: CONVICTION AFFIRMED; SENTENCE VACATED;
CASE REMANDED FOR RESENTENCING.
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STATE OF
VERSUS
BOBBY RAY WOODARD
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Rapides
Ninth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 267306
Trial Judge: Hon. George Clarence Metoyer Jr
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Motion to Withdraw Granted; Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing
Opinion Remarks: GUILTY PLEA AND SENTENCE AFFIRMED;
MOTION TO WITHDRAW GRANTED.
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JAMIE EDELKIND
VERSUS
SUZANNE BOUDREAUX
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 20001572
Trial Judge: Hon. David Blanchet
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing
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Opinions written
by: John B. Scofield
HUBERT VERSTICHELE
VERSUS
RICHARD A. MARRINER
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 2003-5735
Trial Judge: Hon.
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Remarks: and assigns written reasons
John B. Scofield - Writing
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POLAR BEAR ICE CO., INC.
VERSUS
ANN M. WILLIAMSON, ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Rapides
Ninth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 207,979
Trial Judge: Hon. George Clarence Metoyer Jr
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Hon. Marc T. Amy
John B. Scofield - Writing
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STATE OF
VERSUS
DAVID A. JONES
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 95550
Trial Judge: Hon. Edward D. Rubin
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded with Instructions
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Hon. Marc T. Amy
John B. Scofield - Writing
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STATE OF
VERSUS
MICHAEL BERNARD WILLIAMS
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Rapides
Ninth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 259750-001
Trial Judge: Hon. Bert Dexter Ryland
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Hon. Marc T. Amy
John B. Scofield - Writing
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TRAVIS PRATER, INDIV. AND ON BEHALF OF HIS MINOR CHILD,
DAYBRAL FRANCISCO
VERSUS
SAMUEL FRANCISCO, ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Avoyelles
Twelfth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 2003-5400-A
Trial Judge: Hon. Mark A. Jeansonne
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Hon. Marc T. Amy - Concurs in Part, Dissents in Part
Remarks: and assigns written reasons
John B. Scofield - Writing
Total Civil Cases 40
Civil PC Opinions 0
Civil PC Publish 0
Civil PC Not Publish 0
Civil Majority Opinions 38
Civil Majority Publish 22
Civil Majority Not Publish 18
Civil Opinion on Motions 2
Total Criminal Cases 21
Criminal PC Opinions 0
Criminal PC Publish 0
Criminal PC Not Publish 0
Criminal Majority Opinions 21
Criminal Majority Publish 8
Criminal Majority Not Publish 13
Criminal Opinion on Motions 0
Total Juvenile Cases 1
Juvenile PC Opinions 0
Juvenile PC Publish 0
Juvenile PC Not Publish 0
Juvenile Majority Opinions 1
Juvenile Majority Publish 0
Juvenile Majority Not Publish 1
Juvenile Opinion on Motions 0
Total Workers Comp Cases 12
Workers Comp PC Opinions 0
Workers Comp PC Publish 0
Workers Comp PC Not Publish 0
Workers Comp Majority Opinions 12
Workers Comp Majority Publish 12
Workers Comp Majority Not Publish 0
Workers Comp Opinion on Motions 0
Total Consolidated Cases 15
Total Opinion on Writ Grants 4
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