Narrative Opinion Summary
The case involves multiple corporate entities, including Allied Signal, Inc., Arcadian Corporation and its general partner Arcadian Fertilizer L.P., BASF Corporation, Borden Chemicals, and others, against several individuals, notably Edward Jackson and Amos Joseph Favorite, Sr., as well as state officials Edwin W. Edwards, Robert Poche, and Tommy Martinez. The matter was brought before the Supreme Court of Louisiana under case number 97-C-0660. On April 25, 1997, the court denied the appeal, with Justice Kimball not participating in the panel's decision. The outcome signifies that the lower court's ruling remains intact, and no further legal recourse was granted to the petitioners in this matter.
Legal Issues Addressed
Denial of Appeal by Supreme Courtsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Supreme Court of Louisiana denied the appeal, meaning the decision of the lower court stands without further recourse for the petitioners.
Reasoning: On April 25, 1997, the court denied the appeal, with Justice Kimball not participating in the panel's decision.
Finality of Lower Court's Rulingsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: By denying the appeal, the Supreme Court of Louisiana affirmed the ruling of the lower court, leaving it as the final decision in the case.
Reasoning: The outcome signifies that the lower court's ruling remains intact, and no further legal recourse was granted to the petitioners in this matter.
Participation of Justices in Decisionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Justice Kimball did not participate in the panel's decision, indicating that not all justices were involved in the appeal denial.
Reasoning: On April 25, 1997, the court denied the appeal, with Justice Kimball not participating in the panel's decision.