Allstate Insuranve Co. v. Town of Ville Platte

Supreme Court of Louisiana
Allstate Insuranve Co. v. Town of Ville Platte, 271 So. 2d 534 (La. 1973)
1973 La. LEXIS 6658
Barham

Allstate Insuranve Co. v. Town of Ville Platte

Opinion of the Court

In re: Allstate Insurance Company applying for Certiorari, or writ of review, to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, Parish of Evangeline. 269 So.2d 298.

Application denied; the result is correct.

Dissenting Opinion

BARHAM, J.,

dissents from the refusal. The Court of Appeal errs as a matter of law in the standard for the contributory negligence of plaintiff. Moreover, it errs in pretermitting the negligence of defendants, if negligence is the basis for recovery since that negligence may affect the degree of responsibility of plaintiff. Further, negligence may not be the proper basis for considering recovery. Plaintiff may be responsible under C.C. Art. 2315 for fault not requiring negligence or under contract. Contributory negligence may not be a defense. We must review the entire record to determine these issues.

Reference

Full Case Name
ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY v. TOWN OF VILLE PLATTE
Status
Published