Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1978

Theard v. Louisiana Health & Human Resources Division of Family Services

Theard v. Louisiana Health & Human Resources Division of Family Services
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided March 27, 1978 · Summers
356 So. 2d 433; 1978 La. LEXIS 7408 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

Theard v. Louisiana Health & Human Resources Division of Family Services

Opinion of the Court

In re: Ms. Eddie P. Theard, et al. applying for certiorari, or writ of review, to the *434Court of Appeal, First Circuit. (Civil Service Commission). 354 So.2d 663.

Writ granted. Judgment of the court of appeal is reversed. Plaintiffs appeal before the Louisiana Civil Service Commission is reinstated.

Dissenting Opinion

SUMMERS, J.,

dissents. I cannot agree with their ex parte orders whereby the court determines the merits of writ applications and renders judgment in chambers without granting the opposing party a hearing. A fundamental denial of due process is involved.

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