Roy v. Continental Insurance

Supreme Court of Louisiana September 12, 1975

Roy v. Continental Insurance, 318 So. 2d 47 (La. 1975)

Being, Calogero, Dixon, From, Speak, Subject, That

Opinion of the Court

In re: Joseph Roy, Ind., and as Administrator of the Estate of His Minor Son, Jimmy Roy applying for certiorari, or writ of review, to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, Parish of Lafayette. 313 So.2d 349.

Writ denied. On the facts found, there is no error of law.

Dissenting Opinion

DIXON, J.,

dissents from the denial, being of the opinion that corporal punishment of children by teachers, when not authorized by parents is illegal. See Johnson v. Horace Mann, etc., La.App., 241 So.2d 588.

CALOGERO, J., dissents from the denial being of the opinion that this court should speak on this res nova subject.

Reference

Full Case Name: Joseph ROY, Individually and as Administrator of Jimmy Roy v. CONTINENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Status: Published