Chapman v. Griffin

Supreme Court of Louisiana October 8, 1982

Chapman v. Griffin, 420 So. 2d 947 (La. 1982)

1982 La. LEXIS 12225

Calogero, Dennis, Deny, Dixon, Writ

Opinion of the Court

In Re: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, applying for Supervisory Writs, Orleans Parish, No. 81-11742.

Granted. Ruling of the trial judge reversed. Exception of improper venue filed by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. is maintained dismissing plaintiff’s suit as to State Farm. See Meyers v. Smith, 419 So.2d 449.

CALOGERO and DENNIS, JJ., would deny the writ.

Dissenting Opinion

DIXON, Chief Judge,

dissenting.

See Surridge v. Benanti, 261 La. 282, 259 So.2d 324. CCP 42 is modified by the provisions of CCP 43; CCP 73 and 77 permit venue in this case in Orleans Parish.

Reference

Full Case Name: Betty Clark CHAPMAN v. Donald J. GRIFFIN, Sr., Paul H. Romage, United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co., and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Status: Published