3rd Circuit Court of Appeal
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Opinions Rendered
From
Opinions written
by: Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux
GLORIA G. TAYLOR
VERSUS
CONLEY M. FUSELIER
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Allen
Thirty-Third Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: C-2003-521
Trial Judge: Hon. John P. Navarre
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Reversed and Rendered
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
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STATE OF
VERSUS
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 1949-03
Trial Judge: Hon. G. Michael Canaday
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
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SHAUNN CAILLIER MCCORVEY
VERSUS
DERRIEL
Date Filed:
Trial Court: ST. LANDRY
Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 02-C-2619-A
Trial Judge: Hon. Aaron Frank McGee
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
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CA 05 00201
VERSUS
DIEN'S
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 20030507
Trial Judge: Hon. John Damian Trahan
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
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DEAN F. LEBLANC
VERSUS
JENNY A. HULIN LEBLANC
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Sixteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 72107
Trial Judge: Hon. Gerard B. Wattigny
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed in Part, Reversed in Part and Remanded
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
Opinion
Remarks: AFFIRMED IN PART, REVERSED IN PART,
REMANDED FOR TRIAL ON THE MERITS.
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STATE OF
VERSUS
ROBERT S. WILLIS
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Catahoula
Seventh Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 01-0983(A), 01-1112
Trial Judge: Hon. Leo Boothe
Opinion
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The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed in Part; Reversed in Part
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Dissents in Part
Remarks: and would affirm the convictions for forcible rape
Opinion Remarks: Affirmed in Part; Reversed in Part.
Conviction and Sentence for Aggravated Rape Affirmed.
Convictions for Forcible Rape for the Years 1992, 1993, and
1994 Vacated;
Judgments of Guilty of Sexual
Years 1992, 1993, and 1994 Entered and Case Remanded for
Sentencing. Conviction for Forcible Rape for 1995 Vacated
and Judgment of Acquittal Entered.
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WILBUR THOMAS
VERSUS
EVANGELINE PARISH SHERIFF'S DEPT., ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: EVANGELINE
Thirteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 63468-A
Trial Judge: John Larry Vidrine
Opinion
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The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
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Opinions written
by: Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
STATE OF
VERSUS
MARLON ALEXANDER
Lead Case KA 05 0000276 consolidated with KA 05 0000277
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 13128-01
Trial Judge: Hon.
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded with Instructions
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir
Hon. Marc T. Amy
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STATE OF
VERSUS
MARLON ALEXANDER
Lead Case KA 05 0000276 consolidated with KA 05 0000277
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 16388-04
Trial Judge: Hon.
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded with Instructions
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir
Hon. Marc T. Amy
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STATE OF
VERSUS
CHANCE L.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: BEAUREGARD
Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: CR842-2003
Trial Judge: Hon. Stuart S. Kay Jr.
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir
Hon. Marc T. Amy
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FIRST FAMILY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
VERSUS
RON CEASAR
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Trial Court Number: 99-3035
Trial Judge: Hon. John Stewart Hood
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Appeal Dismissed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir
Hon. Marc T. Amy
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DELBERT W. BUSH, ET AL.
VERSUS
NATIONAL HEALTH
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Thirtieth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 60270
Trial Judge: Hon.
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir
Hon. Marc T. Amy - Dissents
Remarks: and would grant the exception of prescription.
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MICHAEL CHAISSON
VERSUS
PHILIP SERVICES CORPORATION
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Office of Workers' Compensation - # 3
Trial Court Number: 02-8688
Trial Judge: Sam L. Lowery
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir
Hon. Marc T. Amy - Concurs in Part, Dissents in Part
Opinion Remarks: Amy, J., concurs in part, dissents in part
and would reverse the award of penalties and attorney's
fees.
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CULLEN
VERSUS
ALCIDE J. GRAY
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 2004-4529
Trial Judge: Hon. Ted R. Broyles
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir
Hon. Marc T. Amy
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NORMAN MITCHELL
VERSUS
DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC.
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Sixteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 98949-C
Trial Judge: Hon. John E. Conery
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir
Hon. Marc T. Amy
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Opinions written
by: Hon. John D. Saunders
STATE OF
VERSUS
DENISE DUMAS
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 20648-02
Trial Judge: Hon. Alcide Joseph Gray
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded with Instructions
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
Opinion Remarks: Affirmed in Part and Remanded.
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RUTH O.
ARCHINARD, ET
VERSUS
SUTHERLAND BUILDING MATERIAL CENTERS, INC., ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Rapides
Ninth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 191,535
Trial Judge: Hon. Bert Dexter Ryland
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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CARLA CREDEUR
VERSUS
JAYCO, INC., ET AL.
Lead
CA 05 0000296
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 20001779
Trial Judge: Hon. Marilyn Carr Castle
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Reversed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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TAMMY BECK, ET AL.
VERSUS
JAYCO, INC., ET AL.
Lead
CA 05 0000296
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 20006494
Trial Judge: Hon. Marilyn Carr Castle
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Reversed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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ANATOLE THIBODEAUX, ET AL.
VERSUS
JAYCO, INC., ET AL.
Lead
CA 05 0000296
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 20010050
Trial Judge: Hon. Marilyn Carr Castle
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Reversed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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RUSSELL PAULETTE LEBOUEF ISTRE, ET AL.
VERSUS
DANIEL MECHE, ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 73417
Trial Judge: Hon. Patrick Louis Michot
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters – Dissents
Remarks: and assigns written reasons.
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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JEFFREY
VERSUS
PROGRESSIVE SECURITY INSURANCE CO., ET AL.
Lead
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Rapides
Ninth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 211,858 CONSOLIDATED WITH, 211,970
Trial Judge: Hon. F. Rae Donaldson Swent
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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PROGRESSIVE SECURITY INSURANCE CO.
VERSUS
JEFFREY
Lead
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Rapides
Ninth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 211,970 CONSOLIDATED WITH, 211,858
Trial Judge: Hon. F. Rae Donaldson Swent
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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STATE OF
VERSUS
JOHN M. BENEDICT
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Grant
Thirty-Fifth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 03-121
Trial Judge: Hon. Allen A. Krake
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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CHARLES ALBERT and DENISE ALBERT
VERSUS
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 20016118
Trial Judge: Hon. Edward D. Rubin
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Reversed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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Opinions written
by: Hon. Oswald A. Decuir
STATE OF
VERSUS
RONNIE KURT HONGO, JR.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Sabine
Eleventh Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 57538
Trial Judge: Hon. Stephen Bruce Beasley
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing
Hon. Marc T. Amy
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STATE OF
VERSUS
KEITH LYNN DAVIS
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Rapides
Ninth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 268,017
Trial Judge: Hon. Donald Thaddeus Johnson
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing
Hon. Marc T. Amy
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KELLY MARSHALL
VERSUS
SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORP., ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 20024727
Trial Judge: Hon. Thomas R. Duplantier
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing
Hon. Marc T. Amy
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VERSUS
SWDI
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Rapides
Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2
Trial Court Number: 04-6529 & 04-6533
Trial Judge: James L. Braddock
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing
Hon. Marc T. Amy
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ROBERT MARSHALL
VERSUS
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 2004-3319
Trial Judge: Hon. G. Michael Canaday
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed in Part; Reversed in Part
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing
Hon. Marc T. Amy
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CHARLES ALBERT TARVER
VERSUS
Date Filed:
Trial Court: CONCORDIA
Seventh Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 36523
Trial Judge: Hon. Leo Boothe
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed in Part, Reversed in Part, and Amended.
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing
Hon. Marc T. Amy
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Opinions written
by: Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
BILLY PRICE, JR.
VERSUS
RATCLIFF CONSTRUCTION CO.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Rapides
Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2
Trial Court Number: 03-05724
Trial Judge: James L. Braddock
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed and Rendered
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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STATE OF
VERSUS
WILLIAM HECTOR,
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Sixteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 03-1493
Trial Judge: Hon. Lori Ann Landry
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
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BART REDMON, ET AL.
VERSUS
WILLIAM KEITH REDMOM, ET AL.
Date Filed: