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Prudhomme v. Imperial Fire & Casualty Insurance Co.

Citations: 674 So. 2d 987; 1996 La. LEXIS 1679Docket: No. 96-C-1030

Court: Supreme Court of Louisiana; June 7, 1996; Louisiana; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

A writ of certiorari and/or review was applied for by the defendants in the matter of Illinois National Insurance Company concerning a case from the Parish of Evangeline, 13th Judicial District Court, Div. A, under case number 55787. The Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, designated as CA95-1502, granted the writ in part, specifically to limit the issuer's liability to the policy limits. The rest of the application was denied. Justices Kimball and Victory expressed a willingness to grant and docket the case, while Chief Justice Calogero did not participate in the panel's decision.

Legal Issues Addressed

Judicial Discretion in Granting Writs

Application: The court exercised its discretion by granting the writ in part, demonstrating selective judicial review where only specific aspects of a case are considered for further examination.

Reasoning: The Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, designated as CA95-1502, granted the writ in part... The rest of the application was denied.

Limitation of Insurer's Liability to Policy Limits

Application: The appellate court granted the writ to restrict the insurer's liability solely to the policy limits, indicating that the insurer cannot be held liable beyond the agreed coverage amount.

Reasoning: The Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, designated as CA95-1502, granted the writ in part, specifically to limit the issuer's liability to the policy limits.

Participation of Justices in Panel Decisions

Application: Justice participation in panel decisions can vary, with some justices opting not to partake, as evidenced by Chief Justice Calogero's non-participation in the decision.

Reasoning: Chief Justice Calogero did not participate in the panel's decision.