3rd Circuit Court of Appeal

Press Release

Opinions Rendered From   03/01/06  To 03/01/06

 

Opinions written by: Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux                              

 

CA 05 00857

 

    JAMES COLEMAN                                              

    VERSUS                                                     

    WARDEN THOMPSON                                            

 

 Date Filed:            06/28/2005

 Trial Court:           Rapides                                          

                        Ninth Judicial District Court                    

 Trial Court Number:    218,987                                                                        

 Trial Judge: Hon. Harry Fred Randow                                                          

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                      

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                          

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing                                         

         Hon. Marc T. Amy                                                                

         Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion                                                       

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JAC 05 00920

 

    STATE OF LOUISIANA                                          

    VERSUS                                                     

    F.Y. & R.D.Y.                                              

 

 Date Filed:            07/15/2005

 Trial Court:           Vermilion                                        

                        Fifteenth Judicial District Court                

 Trial Court Number:    2004 JU 69                                                                     

 Trial Judge: Hon. J. Byron Hebert                                                            

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                      

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                          

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing                                         

         Hon. Marc T. Amy - Concurs                                                      

           Remarks: in the result.                                   

         Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion                                                       

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CA 05 00926

 

    KEVIN JAMES MOUTON                                         

    VERSUS                                                     

    ALLISON THOMAS, ET AL.                                     

 

 Date Filed:            07/18/2005

 Trial Court:           Lafayette                                        

                        Fifteenth Judicial District Court                

 Trial Court Number:    20012482                                                                        

 Trial Judge: Hon. Patrick Louis Michot                                                      

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                       

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                         

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing                                          

         Hon. Marc T. Amy                                                               

         Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion                                                       

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CA 05 00940

 

    M & L INDUSTRIES, LLC                                      

    VERSUS                                                     

    DEREK HAILEY, ET AL.                                       

 

 Date Filed:            07/21/2005

 Trial Court:           CONCORDIA                                        

                        Seventh Judicial District Court                  

 Trial Court Number:    39818                                                                           

 Trial Judge: Hon. Leo Boothe                                                                

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                       

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                         

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing                                          

         Hon. Marc T. Amy                                                               

         Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion                                                       

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KA 05 01051

 

    STATE OF LOUISIANA                                         

    VERSUS                                                     

    STEVEN R. THOMAS                                           

 

 Date Filed:            08/10/2005

 Trial Court:           Calcasieu                                        

                        Fourteenth Judicial District Court               

 Trial Court Number:    8296-03                                                                         

 Trial Judge: Hon. G. Michael Canaday                                                        

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                       

    The Opinion - Remanded                                                         

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing                                         

         Hon. Marc T. Amy                                                               

         Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion                                                       

    Opinion Remarks: RESTITUTION VACATED.                      

    REMANDED.                                                  

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KA 05 01133

 

    STATE OF LOUISIANA                                          

    VERSUS                                                     

    DANIEL TAYLOR, JR.                                         

 

 Date Filed:            08/26/2005

 Trial Court:           Iberia                                           

                        Sixteenth Judicial District Court                

 Trial Court Number:    04-1106                                                                        

 Trial Judge: Hon. Edward Leonard  Jr.                                                        

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was not Published                                                  

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                          

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing                                         

         Hon. Marc T. Amy                                                                

         Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion                                                       

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Opinions written by: Hon. John D. Saunders                                      

 

CA 05 00833

 

    ANNIE R.H. RAPP, ET AL.                                    

    VERSUS                                                     

    IBERIA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, ET AL.                         

 

 Lead Case CA 05 0000833  consolidated with CA 05 0000834

                                            CA 05 0000835

 Date Filed:            06/23/2005

 Trial Court:           Iberia                                           

                        Sixteenth Judicial District Court                

 Trial Court Number:    101420-D C/W 101490-D, C/W 101787-D                                            

 Trial Judge: Hon. William D. Hunter                                                         

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                      

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                         

      Opinion Panel:                                                                  

         Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing                                                

         Hon. Michael G. Sullivan                                                       

         Hon. J. David Painter                                                          

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CA 05 00834

 

    JAMES NEIL COLLINS, ET AL.                                 

    VERSUS                                                      

    IBERIA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, ET AL.                         

 

 Lead Case CA 05 0000833  consolidated with CA 05 0000834

                                            CA 05 0000835

 Date Filed:            06/23/2005

 Trial Court:           Iberia                                           

                        Sixteenth Judicial District Court                

 Trial Court Number:    101490-D C/W 101420-D, C/W 101787-D                                             

 Trial Judge: Hon. William D. Hunter                                                         

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                       

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                         

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing                                                 

         Hon. Michael G. Sullivan                                                       

         Hon. J. David Painter                                                          

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CA 05 00835

 

    HAROLD ALEXANDER, JR., ET AL.                              

    VERSUS                                                     

    IBERIA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, ET AL.                         

 

 Lead Case CA 05 0000833  consolidated with CA 05 0000834

                                            CA 05 0000835

 Date Filed:            06/23/2005

 Trial Court:           Iberia                                           

                        Sixteenth Judicial District Court                

 Trial Court Number:    101787-D C/W 101420-D, C/W 101490-D                                            

 Trial Judge: Hon. William D. Hunter                                                         

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                      

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                         

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing                                                

         Hon. Michael G. Sullivan                                                       

         Hon. J. David Painter                                                          

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KA 05 00961

 

    STATE OF LOUISIANA                                         

    VERSUS                                                     

    JOHN DOUCET                                                

 

 Date Filed:            07/25/2005

 Trial Court:           Lafayette                                        

                        Fifteenth Judicial District Court                

 Trial Court Number:    96032                                                                          

 Trial Judge: Hon. Marilyn Carr Castle                                                       

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was not Published                                                  

    The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded                                            

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing                                                

         Hon. Michael G. Sullivan                                                        

         Hon. J. David Painter                                                          

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KA 05 01050

 

    STATE OF LOUISIANA                                          

    VERSUS                                                     

    B. L. M.                                                   

 

 Date Filed:            08/09/2005

 Trial Court:           Vernon                                           

                        Thirtieth Judicial District Court                

 Trial Court Number:    67019                                                                          

 Trial Judge: Hon. Lester P. Kees                                                             

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was not Published                                                  

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                          

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing                                                

         Hon. Michael G. Sullivan                                                        

         Hon. J. David Painter                                                          

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Opinions written by: Hon. Oswald A. Decuir                                      

 

CA 05 01006

 

    LEO KENNETH SONNIER and GENEVA SONNIER                     

    VERSUS                                                     

    LOUISIANA FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INS. CO.                      

 

 Date Filed:            08/02/2005

 Trial Court:           Jefferson Davis                                  

                        Thirty-First Judicial District Court             

 Trial Court Number:    C-36-04                                                                         

 Trial Judge: Hon. Wendell R. Miller                                                         

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                       

    The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded                                            

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing                                                 

         Hon. Jimmie C. Peters                                                          

         Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett                                                      

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CA 05 01037

 

    RALPH EDWARD FRANKS, ET AL.                                

    VERSUS                                                     

    TEACHERS INSURANCE COMPANY, ET AL.                         

 

 Date Filed:            08/08/2005

 Trial Court:           Pineville City Court                             

                        Pineville City Court                             

 Trial Court Number:    3-0432                                                                          

 Trial Judge: Jesse Phillip Terrell  Jr.                                                     

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was not Published                                                   

    The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended                                              

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing                                                 

         Hon. Jimmie C. Peters                                                          

         Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett                                                      

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CA 05 01047

 

    CRAIG FONTENOT, ET AL.                                     

    VERSUS                                                     

    ERIC GRANGER, ET AL.                                        

 

 Date Filed:            08/09/2005

 Trial Court:           Acadia                                           

                        Fifteenth Judicial District Court                

 Trial Court Number:    77239                                                                           

 Trial Judge: Hon. Herman C. Clause                                                          

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was not Published                                                   

    The Opinion - Reversed and Rendered                                            

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing                                                

         Hon. Jimmie C. Peters                                                          

         Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett                                                      

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CA 05 01054

 

    KIMBERLY JOHNSON                                           

    VERSUS                                                     

    CITY OF PINEVILLE, ET AL.                                   

 

 Date Filed:            08/10/2005

 Trial Court:           Rapides                                          

                        Ninth Judicial District Court                    

 Trial Court Number:    218,119                                                                         

 Trial Judge: Hon. Bert Dexter Ryland                                                        

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                      

    The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded with Instructions                          

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing                                                

         Hon. Jimmie C. Peters                                                          

         Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett                                                      

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KA 05 01159

 

    STATE OF LOUISIANA                                         

    VERSUS                                                     

    JAMES B. TRUMAN                                             

 

 Date Filed:            09/01/2005

 Trial Court:           Vernon                                           

                        Thirtieth Judicial District Court                

 Trial Court Number:    61338(amended), 67771, 67936                                                   

 Trial Judge: Hon. Vernon Bruce Clark                                                        

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was not Published                                                  

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                         

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing                                                

         Hon. Jimmie C. Peters                                                          

         Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett                                                       

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JAC 05 01183

 

    IN THE INTEREST OF B.J.S.                                  

 

 Date Filed:            09/07/2005

 Trial Court:           Lafayette                                         

                        Fifteenth Judicial District Court                

 Trial Court Number:    JC 20020563                                                                    

 Trial Judge: Hon. Edward D. Rubin                                                            

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was not Published                                                  

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                          

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing                                                

         Hon. Jimmie C. Peters                                                           

         Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett                                                      

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KA 05 01237

 

    STATE OF LOUISIANA                                         

    VERSUS                                                     

    ELIZA CLARK                                                

 

 Date Filed:            09/21/2005

 Trial Court:           Lafayette                                         

                        Fifteenth Judicial District Court                

 Trial Court Number:    101042                                                                         

 Trial Judge: Hon. Patrick Louis Michot                                                      

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was not Published                                                  

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                          

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing                                                

         Hon. Jimmie C. Peters                                                          

         Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett                                                      

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Opinions written by: Hon. Jimmie C. Peters                                     

 

CA 05 01015

 

    THOMAS A. KNISELY                                          

    VERSUS                                                     

    PATRICIA KNISELY                                            

 

 Date Filed:            08/03/2005

 Trial Court:           Iberia                                           

                        Sixteenth Judicial District Court                

 Trial Court Number:    84731-G                                                                         

 Trial Judge: Hon. Charles Lee Porter                                                        

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                      

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                         

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Oswald A. Decuir                                                          

         Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing                                                

         Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett                                                      

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CA 05 01020

 

    CAPITOL ANESTHESIA GROUP, P.A.                             

    VERSUS                                                     

    GUS WATSON                                                  

 

 Date Filed:            08/04/2005

 Trial Court:           Catahoula                                        

                        Seventh Judicial District Court                  

 Trial Court Number:    20,348                                                                         

 Trial Judge: Hon. Leo Boothe                                                                

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                      

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                         

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Oswald A. Decuir                                                          

         Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing                                                

         Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett                                                       

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KA 05 01164

 

    STATE OF LOUISIANA                                         

    VERSUS                                                     

    SAMUEL JONES                                               

 

 Date Filed:            09/02/2005

 Trial Court:           Avoyelles                                        

                        Twelfth Judicial District Court                  

 Trial Court Number:    127689A                                                                        

 Trial Judge: Hon. Mark A. Jeansonne                                                         

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                       

    The Opinion was not Published                                                  

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                         

      Opinion Panel:                                                                  

         Hon. Oswald A. Decuir                                                          

         Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing                                                

         Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett                                                       

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KA 05 01205

 

    STATE OF LOUISIANA                                         

    VERSUS                                                      

    ANTHONY E. CHILTON                                         

 

 Date Filed:            09/13/2005

 Trial Court:           Vernon                                           

                        Thirtieth Judicial District Court                

 Trial Court Number:    67565                                                                          

 Trial Judge: Hon. Vernon Bruce Clark                                                        

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was not Published                                                  

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                         

      Opinion Panel:                                                                  

         Hon. Oswald A. Decuir                                                          

         Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing                                                

         Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett                                                       

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Opinions written by: Hon. Marc T. Amy                                          

 

KH 05 00405

 

    STATE OF LOUISIANA                                          

    VERSUS                                                     

    ANTHONY CRAIG PITRE                                        

 

 Lead Case KH 05 0000405  consolidated with KA 05 0001128

 Date Filed:            03/31/2005

 Trial Court:           Lafayette                                        

                        Fifteenth Judicial District Court                

 Trial Court Number:    101,384                                                                        

 Trial Judge: Hon. Marilyn Carr Castle                                                       

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                       

    The Opinion - Conviction Affirmed                                              

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux                                                    

         Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing                                                     

         Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion                                                       

    Opinion Remarks: Conviction and Sentence Affirmed.  Motion 

    to Withdraw Granted.                                       

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CA 05 00860

 

    SUCCESSION OF MATTHEW L. SANDIFER                          

 

 Date Filed:            06/28/2005

 Trial Court:           Grant                                            

                        Thirty-Fifth Judicial District Court             

 Trial Court Number:    14,969                                                                          

 Trial Judge: Hon. Allen A. Krake                                                            

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                       

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                         

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux                                                    

         Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing                                                     

         Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion                                                       

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CA 05 00934

 

    RONALD FOX                                                 

    VERSUS                                                     

    JESSE A. ANDERSON and TOWN OF KROTZ SPRINGS                

 

 Date Filed:            07/20/2005

 Trial Court:           ST. LANDRY                                       

                        Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court           

 Trial Court Number:    02-C-2473-A                                                                     

 Trial Judge: Hon. Robert Brinkman                                                           

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                       

    The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended                                              

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux                                                    

         Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing                                                     

         Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion                                                       

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CA 05 00948

 

    VINCENT ALEXANDER                                          

    VERSUS                                                     

    AMELIA MANOR NURSING HOME, INC., ET AL.                     

 

 Date Filed:            07/22/2005

 Trial Court:           St. Martin                                       

                        Sixteenth Judicial District Court                

 Trial Court Number:    99-61066                                                                        

 Trial Judge: Hon. Edward Leonard  Jr.                                                       

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                       

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                         

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux                                                   

         Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing                                                     

         Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion                                                       

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CA 05 00976

 

    EMILSEN AMADOR, ET AL.                                     

    VERSUS                                                     

    JOHN F. REGGIE, ET AL.                                      

 

 Date Filed:            07/27/2005

 Trial Court:           Acadia                                           

                        Fifteenth Judicial District Court                

 Trial Court Number:    82388                                                                           

 Trial Judge: Hon. Marilyn Carr Castle                                                       

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                      

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                         

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux                                                   

         Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing                                                     

         Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion                                                       

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KA 05 01068

 

    STATE OF LOUISIANA                                         

    VERSUS                                                     

    CHAD PAUL BOYANCE                                           

 

 Date Filed:            08/12/2005

 Trial Court:           Lafayette                                        

                        Fifteenth Judicial District Court                

 Trial Court Number:    95822                                                                           

 Trial Judge: Hon. John Damian Trahan                                                        

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                      

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                         

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux                                                   

         Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing                                                     

         Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion                                                        

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KA 05 01128

 

    STATE OF LOUISIANA                                         

    VERSUS                                                     

    ANTHONY CRAIG PITRE                                        

 

 Lead Case KH 05 0000405  consolidated with KA 05 0001128

 Date Filed:            08/25/2005

 Trial Court:           Lafayette                                        

                        Fifteenth Judicial District Court                

 Trial Court Number:    101384                                                                         

 Trial Judge: Hon. Marilyn Carr Castle                                                       

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                      

    The Opinion - Conviction Affirmed                                              

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux                                                   

         Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing                                                     

         Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion                                                       

    Opinion Remarks: Conviction and Sentence Affirmed.  Motion 

    to Withdraw Granted.                                       

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Opinions written by: Hon. Michael G. Sullivan                                  

 

KA 05 00997

 

    STATE OF LOUISIANA                                         

    VERSUS                                                      

    J.T.                                                       

 

 Date Filed:            07/29/2005

 Trial Court:           ST. LANDRY                                       

                        Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court            

 Trial Court Number:    03-K-3185-C                                                                    

 Trial Judge: Hon. Alonzo Harris                                                             

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was not Published                                                  

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                         

      Opinion Panel:                                                                  

         Hon. John D. Saunders                                                          

         Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing                                             

         Hon. J. David Painter                                                           

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KA 05 01042

 

    STATE OF LOUISIANA                                         

    VERSUS                                                      

    PARNELL POCHE                                              

 

 Date Filed:            08/09/2005

 Trial Court:           Allen                                            

                        Thirty-Third Judicial District Court             

 Trial Court Number:    CR-2004-3752                                                                   

 Trial Judge: Patricia C. Cole                                                               

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                      

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                         

      Opinion Panel:                                                                  

         Hon. John D. Saunders                                                          

         Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing                                             

         Hon. J. David Painter                                                          

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Opinions written by: Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion                                  

 

WCA 05 00870

 

    DEBRA CAPDEVILLE                                           

    VERSUS                                                     

    WINN-DIXIE STORE #1473                                     

 

 Date Filed:            06/30/2005

 Trial Court:           Calcasieu                                         

                        Office of Workers' Compensation - # 3            

 Trial Court Number:    00-01646                                                                       

 Trial Judge: Sam L. Lowery                                                                   

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                      

    The Opinion - Affirmed in Part, Reversed in Part and Rendered                  

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux                                                   

         Hon. Marc T. Amy                                                               

         Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing                                             

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CA 05 00925

 

    GEORGE GRAHAM                                              

    VERSUS                                                     

    LEE PAYNE, SR.                                             

 

 Date Filed:            07/18/2005

 Trial Court:           Natchitoches City Court                          

                        Natchitoches City Court                          

 Trial Court Number:    21,886                                                                         

 Trial Judge: Hon. Fred Sconyers Gahagan                                                     

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                      

    The Opinion - Affirmed in Part                                                 

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux                                                   

         Hon. Marc T. Amy                                                               

         Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing                                             

    Opinion Remarks: AFFIRMED IN PART AND                      

    VACATED IN PART.                                           

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KA 05 01104

 

    STATE OF LOUISIANA                                         

    VERSUS                                                      

    DIALLO MCCOY                                               

 

 Date Filed:            08/22/2005

 Trial Court:           Iberia                                           

                        Sixteenth Judicial District Court                 

 Trial Court Number:    02-820                                                                         

 Trial Judge: Hon. Gerard B. Wattigny                                                        

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was not Published                                                  

    The Opinion - Sentence Vacated and Remanded                                    

      Opinion Panel:                                                                  

         Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux                                                   

         Hon. Marc T. Amy                                                               

         Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing                                             

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KA 05 01185

 

    STATE OF LOUISIANA                                         

    VERSUS                                                      

    DARRELL HICKS                                              

 

 Date Filed:            09/08/2005

 Trial Court:           EVANGELINE                                       

                        Thirteenth Judicial District Court               

 Trial Court Number:    58557B                                                                         

 Trial Judge: Hon. Audley Gaynor Soileau                                                     

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was not Published                                                  

    The Opinion - Affirmed with Instructions                                       

      Opinion Panel:                                                                  

         Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux                                                   

         Hon. Marc T. Amy                                                               

         Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing                                             

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Opinions written by: Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett                                 

 

CA 05 01032

 

    AURA E. MILLER                                             

    VERSUS                                                     

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

 

 Date Filed:            08/08/2005

 Trial Court:           Alexandria City Court                            

                        Alexandria City Court                            

 Trial Court Number:    100,742                                                                        

 Trial Judge: Richard Eric Starling  Jr.                                                     

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                      

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                         

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Oswald A. Decuir                                                          

         Hon. Jimmie C. Peters                                                          

         Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing                                            

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CA 05 01045

 

    METRO ELECTRIC & MAINTENANCE, INC.                         

    VERSUS                                                     

    BANK ONE CORPORATION AND JANECE RISER                      

 

 Date Filed:            08/09/2005

 Trial Court:           Lafayette                                        

                        Fifteenth Judicial District Court                

 Trial Court Number:    2003-4267                                                                      

 Trial Judge: Hon. Kristian Dennis Earles                                                    

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                      

    The Opinion - Affirmed in Part, Reversed in Part and Rendered                  

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Oswald A. Decuir                                                           

         Hon. Jimmie C. Peters                                                          

         Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing                                            

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CA 05 01097

 

    ASHLEY C. BRANDON                                          

    VERSUS                                                     

    DARRYL W. BRANDON                                          

 

 Date Filed:            08/18/2005

 Trial Court:           Sabine                                           

                        Eleventh Judicial District Court                 

 Trial Court Number:    57,242                                                                          

 Trial Judge: Hon. Robert Edward Burgess                                                     

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was not Published                                                   

    The Opinion - Affirmed in Part, Reversed in Part and Rendered                  

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Oswald A. Decuir                                                           

         Hon. Jimmie C. Peters                                                          

         Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing                                            

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KA 05 01187

 

    STATE OF LOUISIANA                                         

    VERSUS                                                     

    KARL THIBODEAUX                                            

 

 Date Filed:            09/09/2005

 Trial Court:           Acadia                                           

                        Fifteenth Judicial District Court                

 Trial Court Number:    62584                                                                           

 Trial Judge: Hon. Kristian Dennis Earles                                                    

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                       

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                         

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Oswald A. Decuir                                                           

         Hon. Jimmie C. Peters                                                          

         Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing                                            

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KA 05 01206

 

    STATE OF LOUISIANA                                         

    VERSUS                                                     

    JENNIFER RENEE ROBERSON                                    

    a/k/a JENNIFER ROBERTSON                                   

    a/k/a JENNIFER THOMAS                                      

 

 Date Filed:            09/14/2005

 Trial Court:           Rapides                                          

                        Ninth Judicial District Court                    

 Trial Court Number:    275397                                                                         

 Trial Judge: Hon. Bert Dexter Ryland                                                        

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                      

    The Opinion - Vacated and Remanded                                             

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Oswald A. Decuir                                                          

         Hon. Jimmie C. Peters                                                           

         Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing                                            

    Opinion Remarks: Conviction Vacated and Remanded.          

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Opinions written by: Hon. Billy Howard Ezell                                   

 

KA 05 01118

 

    STATE OF LOUISIANA                                         

    VERSUS                                                     

    CAREY LOUIS HOOD                                            

 

 Date Filed:            08/24/2005

 Trial Court:           Rapides                                          

                        Ninth Judicial District Court                    

 Trial Court Number:    267664                                                                          

 Trial Judge: Hon. Thomas Martin Yeager                                                      

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was not Published                                                  

    The Opinion - Sentence Vacated and Remanded                                    

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks                                                           

         Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing                                              

         Hon. James T. Genovese                                                          

    Opinion Remarks: Sentences Vacated and Remanded with       

    Instructions.                                              

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WCA 05 01120

 

    SHELBY SMITH                                                

    VERSUS                                                     

    MORRIS & DICKSON                                           

 

 Date Filed:            08/24/2005

 Trial Court:           Rapides                                           

                        Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2            

 Trial Court Number:    03-07255                                                                       

 Trial Judge: James L. Braddock                                                               

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                      

    The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended                                              

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks                                                           

         Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing                                              

         Hon. James T. Genovese                                                         

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CA 05 01122

 

    SUCCESSION OF ROBERT GUNTER                                

 

 Date Filed:            08/25/2005

 Trial Court:           Rapides                                          

                        Ninth Judicial District Court                    

 Trial Court Number:    35,343                                                                         

 Trial Judge: Benjamin Clyde Bennett                                                         

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                       

    The Opinion was Published                                                      

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                         

      Opinion Panel:                                                                  

         Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks                                                           

         Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing                                              

         Hon. James T. Genovese                                                          

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CA 05 01153

 

    MARIE PETE                                                 

    VERSUS                                                      

    WUNDERBAR BUILDING MAINTENANCE, ETC.                       

 

 Date Filed:            08/31/2005

 Trial Court:           Calcasieu                                        

                        Fourteenth Judicial District Court                

 Trial Court Number:    2003-1055                                                                      

 Trial Judge: Hon. David Alexander Ritchie                                                   

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was not Published                                                  

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                         

      Opinion Panel:                                                                  

         Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks                                                           

         Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing                                              

         Hon. James T. Genovese                                                          

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KA 05 01362

 

    STATE OF LOUISIANA                                         

    VERSUS                                                      

    LEKEITHEN SHONDELL HARRIS                                  

 

 Date Filed:            10/28/2005

 Trial Court:           Rapides                                          

                        Ninth Judicial District Court                     

 Trial Court Number:    266178                                                                         

 Trial Judge: Hon. W. Peyton Cunningham, Jr.                                                 

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                      

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                         

      Opinion Panel:                                                                  

         Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks                                                           

         Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing                                              

         Hon. James T. Genovese                                                         

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Opinions written by: Hon. J. David Painter                                     

 

CA 05 00425

 

    W.R.M.                                                      

    VERSUS                                                     

    H.C.V. AND M.J.V.                                          

 

 Lead Case CA 05 0000425  consolidated with CA 05 0000608

 Date Filed:            04/05/2005

 Trial Court:           Calcasieu                                        

                        Fourteenth Judicial District Court               

 Trial Court Number:    2003-3614                                                                       

 Trial Judge: Guy Ernest Bradberry                                                           

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                       

    The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded                                            

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. John D. Saunders                                                           

         Hon. Michael G. Sullivan                                                       

         Hon. J. David Painter - Writing                                                

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CA 05 00547

 

    FREDDIE MAE YOUNG, ET AL.                                  

    VERSUS                                                     

    HARRY J. MOBLEY, M.D., ET AL.                              

 

 Date Filed:            04/29/2005

 Trial Court:           Natchitoches                                     

                        Tenth Judicial District Court                    

 Trial Court Number:    75759, Div. B                                                                   

 Trial Judge: Hon. W. Peyton Cunningham, Jr.                                                 

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                       

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                         

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. John D. Saunders                                                           

         Hon. Michael G. Sullivan                                                       

         Hon. J. David Painter - Writing                                                

    Opinion Remarks: AFFIRMED; MOTIONS TO DISMISS              

    APPEAL DENIED.                                             

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CA 05 00608

 

    W.R.M.                                                      

    VERSUS                                                     

    H.C.V. and M.J.V.                                          

 

 Lead Case CA 05 0000425  consolidated with CA 05 0000608

 Date Filed:            05/11/2005

 Trial Court:           Calcasieu                                        

                        Fourteenth Judicial District Court               

 Trial Court Number:    2003-3614                                                                      

 Trial Judge: Guy Ernest Bradberry                                                           

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                      

    The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded                                            

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. John D. Saunders                                                          

         Hon. Michael G. Sullivan                                                       

         Hon. J. David Painter - Writing                                                

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CA 05 00784

 

    RODNEY BRACK                                               

    VERSUS                                                     

    MICHAEL A. FERRINGTON, ET AL.                              

 

 Date Filed:            06/14/2005

 Trial Court:           Allen                                            

                        Thirty-Third Judicial District Court             

 Trial Court Number:    C-2003-140                                                                      

 Trial Judge: Patricia C. Cole                                                               

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                       

    The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded                                            

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. John D. Saunders                                                           

         Hon. Michael G. Sullivan                                                       

         Hon. J. David Painter - Writing                                                

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CA 05 00832

 

    PAULINE MITCHELL, ET AL.                                   

    VERSUS                                                     

    FATHER ROBERT LIMOGES, ET AL.                              

 

 Date Filed:            06/23/2005

 Trial Court:           Lafayette                                        

                        Fifteenth Judicial District Court                

 Trial Court Number:    915238                                                                          

 Trial Judge: Hon. Edward D. Rubin                                                           

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                       

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                         

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. John D. Saunders                                                           

         Hon. Michael G. Sullivan                                                       

         Hon. J. David Painter - Writing                                                

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KA 05 01027

 

    STATE OF LOUISIANA                                         

    VERSUS                                                     

    DAWN R. HARGRAVE                                           

 

 Date Filed:            08/05/2005

 Trial Court:           Vermilion                                        

                        Fifteenth Judicial District Court                

 Trial Court Number:    39349                                                                           

 Trial Judge: Hon. Jules David Edwards  III                                                  

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                       

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                         

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. John D. Saunders                                                           

         Hon. Michael G. Sullivan                                                       

         Hon. J. David Painter - Writing                                                

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KA 05 01046

 

    STATE OF LOUISIANA                                         

    VERSUS                                                     

    FREDDIE JOHNSON                                             

 

 Date Filed:            08/09/2005

 Trial Court:           Lafayette                                        

                        Fifteenth Judicial District Court                

 Trial Court Number:    85010                                                                           

 Trial Judge: Hon. Kristian Dennis Earles                                                    

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was not Published                                                  

    The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded with Instructions                          

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. John D. Saunders                                                          

         Hon. Michael G. Sullivan                                                       

         Hon. J. David Painter - Writing                                                

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Opinions written by: Hon. James T. Genovese                                    

 

CA 05 01121

 

    DANIEL A. STRACENER and ANNETTE STRACENER                  

    VERSUS                                                      

    BRIDGET MARIE STROTHER STRACENER JOUBERT                   

 

 Date Filed:            08/25/2005

 Trial Court:           BEAUREGARD                                       

                        Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court             

 Trial Court Number:    C-2005-0052                                                                    

 Trial Judge: Hon. Stuart S. Kay  Jr.                                                        

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                      

    The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended                                              

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks                                                           

         Hon. Billy Howard Ezell                                                        

         Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing                                               

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CA 05 01127

 

    SHAWANE ALEXANDER                                          

    VERSUS                                                     

    NICOLE GARY                                                

 

 Date Filed:            08/25/2005

 Trial Court:           Lafayette City Court                             

                        Lafayette City Court                             

 Trial Court Number:    CV03-2647                                                                      

 Trial Judge: Hon. Douglas J Saloom                                                          

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                      

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                         

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks                                                           

         Hon. Billy Howard Ezell                                                         

         Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing                                               

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CA 05 01136

 

    SID HEBERT, SHERIFF & EX OFFICIO TAX COLLECTOR              

    VERSUS                                                     

    KATIE MARIE HOLLIER, ET AL.                                

 

 Date Filed:            08/26/2005

 Trial Court:           Iberia                                           

                        Sixteenth Judicial District Court                

 Trial Court Number:    104485-H                                                                       

 Trial Judge: Hon. Lori Ann Landry                                                            

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                      

    The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded                                             

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks                                                           

         Hon. Billy Howard Ezell                                                         

         Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing                                               

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CA 05 01264

 

    SYLVIA A. PICOU                                             

    VERSUS                                                     

    TRUSSCO, INC.; BOARD OF REVIEW; LA DEPT OF LABOR           

 

 Date Filed:            10/18/2005

 Trial Court:           Calcasieu                                         

                        Fourteenth Judicial District Court               

 Trial Court Number:    2004-4833                                                                      

 Trial Judge: Hon. Alcide Joseph Gray                                                         

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                      

    The Opinion - Affirmed                                                          

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks                                                           

         Hon. Billy Howard Ezell                                                         

         Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing                                               

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KA 05 01338

 

    STATE OF LOUISIANA                                          

    VERSUS                                                     

    LARRY JAMES WILLIAMS                                       

 

 Date Filed:            10/25/2005

 Trial Court:           Rapides                                           

                        Ninth Judicial District Court                    

 Trial Court Number:    273,837                                                                        

 Trial Judge: Hon. John C. Davidson                                                           

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                      

    The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded with Instructions                          

      Opinion Panel:                                                                 

         Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks                                                           

         Hon. Billy Howard Ezell                                                         

         Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing                                               

    Opinion Remarks: CONVICTIONS AFFIRMED;                     

    REMANDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS.                                 

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CA 05 01346

 

    RICHARD STACY BROWN                                        

    VERSUS                                                     

    LESLIE LEJEAN WILSON BROWN                                 

 

 Date Filed:            10/26/2005

 Trial Court:           Catahoula                                        

                        Seventh Judicial District Court                  

 Trial Court Number:    20,457-A                                                                       

 Trial Judge: Hon. Kathy A. Johnson                                                          

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                       

    The Opinion was Published                                                      

    The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded                                            

      Opinion Panel:                                                                  

         Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks                                                           

         Hon. Billy Howard Ezell                                                        

         Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing                                                

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KA 05 01355

 

    STATE OF LOUISIANA                                         

    VERSUS                                                     

    KENNETH E. SMITH                                           

 

 Date Filed:            10/27/2005

 Trial Court:           Calcasieu                                        

                        Fourteenth Judicial District Court               

 Trial Court Number:    13977-03                                                                       

 Trial Judge: David Kent Savoie                                                              

    Opinion Rendered on: 03/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered                      

    The Opinion was Published                                                      

    The Opinion - Dismissed and Remanded                                           

      Opinion Panel:                                                                  

         Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks                                                           

         Hon. Billy Howard Ezell                                                        

         Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing                                                

    Opinion Remarks: Appeal Dismissed; Remanded with           

    Instructions.                                              

 

 

 

 

 Total Civil Cases                       33

    Civil PC Opinions                     0

      Civil PC Publish                    0

      Civil PC Not Publish                0

    Civil Majority Opinions              33

      Civil Majority Publish             29

      Civil Majority Not Publish          4

    Civil Opinion on Motions              0

 

 Total Criminal Cases                    23

    Criminal PC Opinions                  0

      Criminal PC Publish                 0

      Criminal PC Not Publish             0

    Criminal Majority Opinions           23

      Criminal Majority Publish          11

      Criminal Majority Not Publish      12

    Criminal Opinion on Motions           0


 Total Juvenile Cases                     2

    Juvenile PC Opinions                  0

      Juvenile PC Publish                 0

      Juvenile PC Not Publish             0

    Juvenile Majority Opinions            2

      Juvenile Majority Publish           1

      Juvenile Majority Not Publish       1

    Juvenile Opinion on Motions           0

 

 Total Workers Comp Cases                 2

    Workers Comp PC Opinions              0

      Workers Comp PC Publish             0

      Workers Comp PC Not Publish         0

    Workers Comp Majority Opinions        2

      Workers Comp Majority Publish       2

      Workers Comp Majority Not Publish   0

    Workers Comp Opinion on Motions       0

 

 Total Consolidated Cases                 7

 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