Thompson v. Staples
Thompson v. Staples
Opinion of the Court
On December 9, 1961, plaintiff-appellant Mrs. Thompson sustained personal injuries when she slipped on the floor of a restaurant operated by the Staples. She and her husband instituted suit on January 8, 1964, against the Staples and their insurer to recover damages for her injui’ies. The complaint was filed approximately one year and thirty days, after the running of the one-year Louisiana prescription for damages “resulting from offenses or quasi offenses.”
Since jurisdiction in this caséis based solely on diversity of citizenship, we are bound to apply the substantive law of Louisiana. Erie R. R. Co. v. Tompkins, 304 U.S. 64, 58 S.Ct. 817, 82 L.Ed. 1188 (1938). We agree with the-trial court’s conclusion that plaintiffs” allegations do not set forth a claim for avoidance of the px'escription statute under the Louisiana decisions. See Green v. Grain Dealers Mutual Ins. Co., (La. App. 1962) 144 So.2d 685; Ayres v. New York Life Ins. Co., 219 La. 945, 54 So.2d 409, 411-412 (1951). The judgment is. therefore affirmed.
. Art. 3536, LSA-Civ.Cocle.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- James H. THOMPSON and Mrs. La Vaye Thompson v. James T. STAPLES, Robert Kenneth Staples, Bob & Jake's Steak House, Inc., and Fireman's Fund Insurance Company
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- Published