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Planned Parenthood of Louisiana, Inc. v. State

Citations: 596 So. 2d 537; 1992 La. LEXIS 1494; 1992 WL 79846Docket: No. 92-CC-0431

Court: Supreme Court of Louisiana; April 20, 1992; Louisiana; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The trial court's indefinite postponement of litigation lacks a legal or evidentiary basis. The Court emphasizes its obligation to enforce Article 1, Section 22 of the State Constitution, which mandates that all courts remain accessible and that every person is entitled to a remedy without denial, bias, or undue delay. Justice Cole supports granting the writ.

Legal Issues Addressed

Enforcement of Article 1, Section 22 of the State Constitution

Application: The court is obligated to ensure that litigation is not postponed indefinitely without justification, as it must uphold the constitutional right to accessible courts and timely remedies.

Reasoning: The Court emphasizes its obligation to enforce Article 1, Section 22 of the State Constitution, which mandates that all courts remain accessible and that every person is entitled to a remedy without denial, bias, or undue delay.

Judicial Action Lacking Legal or Evidentiary Basis

Application: The trial court's decision to indefinitely postpone litigation was challenged due to the absence of a supporting legal or evidentiary foundation.

Reasoning: The trial court's indefinite postponement of litigation lacks a legal or evidentiary basis.