Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1987

Gonzales v. Fraiche

Gonzales v. Fraiche
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided August 21, 1987 · Dixon
510 So. 2d 1258; 1987 La. LEXIS 9845 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

Gonzales v. Fraiche

Opinion of the Court

In re Fraiche, John Frederick; applying for writ of certiorari and/or review; to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, No. CE87 1111; Parish of Ascension, 28rd Judicial District Court, Div. ā€œDā€, No. 39655.

Granted. We find no constitutional or statutory provisions setting forth residence or registration requirements for the office of coroner. La.R.S. 18:462 does not apply to the qualifications of a candidate for the office of coroner. Accordingly, we reverse the judgments of the courts below and order that plaintiff's suit be dismissed at his cost.

Dissenting Opinion

DIXON, C.J.,

dissenting would deny application believing courts below are correct.

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