970 So. 2d 94 - Walsh v. Morris’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “Harry Walsh was a patient of the LSUHSC Family Practice Medical Center (Medical Center) in Alexandria, Louisiana, for a period of time beginning in 2001. Pertinent to this matter are visits he made to the Medical Center on April 30 and May 5 and 6, 2003. On April 30, Mr. Walsh presented to the Medical Center with complaints of dizziness and stated that he had been doing yard work without drinking enough liquids. Mr. Walsh was being treated by the Medical Center for high blood pressure, and he related recent blood pressure readings he had obtained when visiting Wal-Mart. The staff physician, Dr. Brian Morris, recommended that Mr. Walsh remain adequately hydrated and to return if his symptoms persisted. Mr. Walsh returned to the clinic on May 6, complaining of dizziness and some chest discomfort, which Dr. Morris believed were related to his heart beating rapidly. Mr. Walsh told Dr. Morris that he had been working in his yard despite his chest discomfort. Dr. Morris ordered an EKG, which revealed that Mr. Walsh was in atrial fibrillation. According to Mr. Walsh's chart, Dr. Morris wanted to admit Mr. Walsh into the hospital and/or wanted him to consult with a cardiologist, but Mr. Walsh refused. Mr. Walsh returned the next day as recommended by Dr. Morris. Another EKG was performed, which revealed that he was still in atrial fibrillation. Mr. Walsh told Dr. Morris that he felt better, explaining that his heart still was beating fast but not as fast as the previous day. Dr. Morr”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 999 So. 2d 1261 - Walsh v. Morris

2. ““[A] continuance may be granted in any case there is good ground therefor.” La.Code Civ.P. art. 1601. The trial court has great discretion in granting or denying a motion for a continuance, and denial of a continuance will not be disturbed on appeal, unless the trial court is shown to have abused its discretion. Jackson v. Royal Ins. Co., 97-723 (La.App. 3 Cir. 12/17/97) , 704 So.2d 424 . Whether a trial court should grant or deny a continuance depends on the particular facts of each case. Some factors to consider in denying or granting a continuance are diligence, good faith, and reasonable grounds. Demopulos v. Jackson, 33,560 (La.App. 2 Cir. 6/21/00), 765 So.2d 480 . Fairness to both parties and the need for orderly administration of justice are additional considerations in deciding whether to grant or deny a continuance. Gilcrease v. Bacarisse, 26,318 (La.App. 2 Cir. 12/7/94), 647 So.2d 1219 , writ denied, 95-421 (La.3/30/95), 651 So.2d 845 .”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 165 So. 3d 1221 - State ex rel. H.R.