Narrative Opinion Summary
Alter Barge Line Inc. and associated defendants applied for a writ of certiorari and/or review to the Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, following a decision from the 23rd Judicial District Court, Parish of St. James, case number 18130. The prior report concerning this case is cited as La.App. 556 So.2d 610. The application for the writ was denied, although Judge Shortess expressed a dissenting opinion, indicating a willingness to grant the writ.
Legal Issues Addressed
Denial of Writ Applicationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court denied the application for the writ of certiorari, thus upholding the lower court's decision.
Reasoning: The application for the writ was denied, although Judge Shortess expressed a dissenting opinion, indicating a willingness to grant the writ.
Judicial Dissentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Judge Shortess dissented from the majority opinion, suggesting the writ should have been granted.
Reasoning: The application for the writ was denied, although Judge Shortess expressed a dissenting opinion, indicating a willingness to grant the writ.
Writ of Certiorarisubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The defendants applied for a writ of certiorari to seek review of a decision from the Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit.
Reasoning: Alter Barge Line Inc. and associated defendants applied for a writ of certiorari and/or review to the Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, following a decision from the 23rd Judicial District Court, Parish of St. James, case number 18130.