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Davis v. Moore

Supreme Court of Louisiana
Feb 17, 1978
354 So. 2d 1379 (La. 1978)

Opinion

No. 61514.

February 17, 1978.

In re: James O. Davis and Roy Davis, applying for certiorari or writ of review, to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit. Parish of Jefferson.


Writ denied.

TATE, J., concurs, because, although he thinks we should overrule the doctrine that the poverty of the defendant should reduce damages for which a tort-feasor is held liable, the result as to damages is correct in the present case.


Summaries of

Davis v. Moore

Supreme Court of Louisiana
Feb 17, 1978
354 So. 2d 1379 (La. 1978)
Case details for

Davis v. Moore

Case Details

Full title:JAMES O. DAVIS AND ROY DAVIS v. STEVEN MOORE AND AETNA CASUALTY AND SURETY…

Court:Supreme Court of Louisiana

Date published: Feb 17, 1978

Citations

354 So. 2d 1379 (La. 1978)

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