Narrative Opinion Summary
The Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, granted a writ of certiorari for Bill Garrett Chevrolet, Inc., reversing the previous ruling regarding hypnotically-enhanced testimony. The case is remanded to the Court of Appeal to evaluate the merits based on the existing record. Justices Blanche and Lemmon dissented from this order. The case reference includes Gonzales v. Xerox, 320 So.2d 163 (La. 1975).
Legal Issues Addressed
Admissibility of Hypnotically-Enhanced Testimonysubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Court of Appeal reversed the previous ruling concerning the admissibility of testimony that had been enhanced through hypnosis.
Reasoning: The Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, granted a writ of certiorari for Bill Garrett Chevrolet, Inc., reversing the previous ruling regarding hypnotically-enhanced testimony.
Judicial Dissent in Certiorari Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Justices Blanche and Lemmon dissented from the decision to grant the writ of certiorari, indicating disagreement with the majority's decision.
Reasoning: Justices Blanche and Lemmon dissented from this order.
Judicial Review by Writ of Certiorarisubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court exercised its authority to review the case by issuing a writ of certiorari, requiring a reevaluation of the case based on the existing record.
Reasoning: The case is remanded to the Court of Appeal to evaluate the merits based on the existing record.