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Helling v. Webster Parish Police Jury

Citations: 525 So. 2d 534; 1988 La. LEXIS 1375; 1988 WL 55074Docket: No. 88-C-0999

Court: Supreme Court of Louisiana; June 2, 1988; Louisiana; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The application for a writ of certiorari and/or review by Mattie K. Helling, doing business as Bobbie’s Grocery, was submitted to the Court of Appeal, Second Circuit, relating to a decision from the 26th Judicial District Court, Parish of Webster. The court denied the application, affirming that the result was correct. Judge Watson concurred with the denial. References were made to Louisiana Revised Statutes § 26:590 and the case State v. Twiner, 350 So.2d 608 (La. 1977). Chief Justice Dixon and Justices Calogero and Marcus expressed the opinion that the writ should be granted.

Legal Issues Addressed

Dissenting Opinion on Granting Writs

Application: Chief Justice Dixon and Justices Calogero and Marcus expressed dissent by opining that the writ should be granted, suggesting a differing view on the necessity for further review.

Reasoning: Chief Justice Dixon and Justices Calogero and Marcus expressed the opinion that the writ should be granted.

Judicial Concurrence

Application: Judge Watson concurred with the denial of the application for a writ of certiorari and/or review, indicating agreement with the decision to affirm the lower court's ruling.

Reasoning: Judge Watson concurred with the denial.

Reference to Statutory Law and Precedent

Application: The decision referenced Louisiana Revised Statutes § 26:590 and the precedent case State v. Twiner, 350 So.2d 608 (La. 1977), indicating reliance on statutory and case law in the court's deliberation.

Reasoning: References were made to Louisiana Revised Statutes § 26:590 and the case State v. Twiner, 350 So.2d 608 (La. 1977).

Review of Lower Court Decisions

Application: The Court of Appeal, Second Circuit, reviewed the application for a writ of certiorari and/or review but ultimately denied it, affirming the decision of the 26th Judicial District Court.

Reasoning: The court denied the application, affirming that the result was correct.