Narrative Opinion Summary
William A. Gamble applied for a writ of certiorari and/or review to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, concerning a case from the 14th Judicial District Court in Calcasieu Parish. The prior report is cited as La.App. 491 So.2d 483. The court granted the writ in part, remanding the case to the Court of Appeal to determine the issue of back compensation owed to the relator. The remainder of the writ was denied. Judges Watson and Cole expressed their dissent by stating they would deny the writ entirely.
Legal Issues Addressed
Dissent in Appellate Proceduresubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Judges Watson and Cole expressed a dissenting opinion, indicating the presence of differing judicial perspectives on the appropriateness of granting the writ.
Reasoning: Judges Watson and Cole expressed their dissent by stating they would deny the writ entirely.
Remand for Determination of Compensationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The case was remanded to the Court of Appeal specifically for the purpose of addressing the issue of back compensation, showing how appellate courts can direct lower courts to focus on particular unresolved issues.
Reasoning: Remanding the case to the Court of Appeal to determine the issue of back compensation owed to the relator.
Writ of Certiorari and Reviewsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court partially granted a writ of certiorari and/or review, demonstrating the conditions under which higher courts may choose to intervene in lower court decisions.
Reasoning: The court granted the writ in part, remanding the case to the Court of Appeal to determine the issue of back compensation owed to the relator.