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Farmers-Merchants Bank & Trust Co. v. St. Katherine Insurance

Citations: 612 So. 2d 59; 1993 La. LEXIS 223Docket: No. 92-C-3133

Court: Supreme Court of Louisiana; January 28, 1993; Louisiana; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

In the case titled "In re St. Katherine Insurance Company, Evanston Insurance Company, Sphere Drake Insurance Company, River Thames Insurance Company Ltd., English American Insurance Company, and Orion Insurance Company P.L.C.," the defendants sought a writ of certiorari or review from the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, concerning the decision made in the 16th Judicial District Court, Division D, under case number 45,267-D. The Court of Appeal denied the application for certiorari. However, Judge Ortiqued expressed a dissenting opinion, indicating he would have granted the writ with an accompanying order. Judge Watson did not participate in the panel's decision. The citation for the case is 612 So.2d 60.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review - Writ of Certiorari

Application: The defendants sought a writ of certiorari from the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, which was denied, illustrating the court's discretion in granting such reviews.

Reasoning: The Court of Appeal denied the application for certiorari.

Judicial Dissent

Application: A dissenting opinion was expressed by Judge Ortiqued, demonstrating that not all panel members agreed with the denial of the writ of certiorari.

Reasoning: Judge Ortiqued expressed a dissenting opinion, indicating he would have granted the writ with an accompanying order.

Judicial Participation

Application: Judge Watson did not participate in the decision of the appellate panel, highlighting circumstances where a judge may abstain from participating in a decision.

Reasoning: Judge Watson did not participate in the panel's decision.