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Richland Parish Police Jury v. Debnam

Citations: 977 So. 2d 953; 2008 WL 1727581Docket: 2008-C-0016

Court: Supreme Court of Louisiana; March 24, 2008; Louisiana; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Supreme Court of Louisiana addressed the case of Richland Parish Police Jury v. L. Donald Debnam and Joyce Berry Debnam, with the case number 2008-C-0016, decided on March 24, 2008. The plaintiff, Richland Parish Police Jury, sought a writ of certiorari and/or review from the 5th Judicial District Court Div. B and the Court of Appeal, Second Circuit. The Supreme Court ultimately denied the application for review, with Justice Victory expressing a willingness to grant the writ and Justice Knoll also indicating support for granting it.

Legal Issues Addressed

Certiorari Review Denial

Application: The Supreme Court of Louisiana denied the application for a writ of certiorari and/or review submitted by the plaintiff, Richland Parish Police Jury.

Reasoning: The Supreme Court ultimately denied the application for review, with Justice Victory expressing a willingness to grant the writ and Justice Knoll also indicating support for granting it.

Judicial Agreement and Dissent

Application: While the majority of the Supreme Court denied the certiorari, two justices expressed a willingness to grant the writ, indicating a division in judicial opinion.

Reasoning: The Supreme Court ultimately denied the application for review, with Justice Victory expressing a willingness to grant the writ and Justice Knoll also indicating support for granting it.