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Dupuis v. Becnel Co.

Citations: 513 So. 2d 1198; 1987 La. LEXIS 10392Docket: No. 87-CC-1825

Court: Supreme Court of Louisiana; October 29, 1987; Louisiana; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

A writ of certiorari and/or review, prohibition, mandamus, supervisory, and remedial writs were applied for by Steven J. Sr. Dupuis, Steven J. Jr. Dupuis, James H. Sr. Dupuis, James H. Jr. Dupuis, John W. III Dupuis, and John W. IV Dupuis. The case originated from the Parish of Lafayette in the 15th Judicial District Court, Division J, under case number 85-8457. The application was reviewed by the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, with case number CW87-0744. The Court of Appeal granted the writ and remanded the case for further proceedings, specifically for briefing, argument, and an opinion regarding the trial judge’s ruling on the motion to strike.

Legal Issues Addressed

Remand for Further Proceedings

Application: The case was remanded to allow for briefing, argument, and the issuance of an opinion on the trial judge's decision.

Reasoning: The Court of Appeal granted the writ and remanded the case for further proceedings, specifically for briefing, argument, and an opinion regarding the trial judge’s ruling on the motion to strike.

Writ of Certiorari and/or Review

Application: The Court of Appeal granted the writ of certiorari and/or review to examine the trial judge's ruling.

Reasoning: The Court of Appeal granted the writ and remanded the case for further proceedings, specifically for briefing, argument, and an opinion regarding the trial judge’s ruling on the motion to strike.