Jordan v. Sutton’s Empirical Analysis
1986
Citation profile
1 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on Becnel v. Citrus Lands of Louisiana, Inc. · Stroud v. Liberty Mut. Ins. Co. · Peoples Water Service Co. of Louisiana v. Menge Pump & Machinery Co. · 401 So. 2d 389 - Jordan v. Sutton · 278 So. 2d 897 - Pratt v. Livingston Parish Police Jury
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“[Sjince this judgment was settled and compromised by all parties involved in the proceeding at that time, we see no need to grant the motion to recall and vacate our previous judgment. [ 491 So.2d at 742 ].”
1 later decision quote this exact passage
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