Knighten v. Ruffin

Supreme Court of Louisiana

Decided January 11, 1972

Supreme Court of Louisiana · decided 1972-01-11

Relies on 255 So. 2d 388 - Knighten v. Ruffin

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Decided 1972-01-11

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¶1In re: Henry Ruffin applying for certiorari, or writ of review, to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, Parish of East Baton Rouge. 255 So.2d 388.

¶2Writ denied: The result is correct. See also La.C.C.P. Art. 2893.

SUMMERS, J., is of the opinion the writ should be granted.BARHAM, J., concurs in the denial of the writ and assigns written reasons.