Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1977

State v. Brown

State v. Brown
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided January 4, 1977 · Sanders, Summers
340 So. 2d 578; 1977 La. LEXIS 5488 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

State v. Brown

Dissenting Opinion

SANDERS, C. J., and SUMMERS, J.,

are of the opinion that a writ should be granted. The trial judge has applied an erroneous standard for the value of stolen property.

Opinion of the Court

In re: District Attorney for the Parish of Orleans applying for writ of certiorari.

Writ denied: No abuse of discretion in trial court granting a new trial to consider additional evidence.

Concurring Opinion

SUMMERS, J.,

is of the additional opinion the issue is res nova and should be decided by this court.

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