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Hobgood v. Aucoin

Supreme Court of Louisiana
Jun 1, 1990
563 So. 2d 889 (La. 1990)

Summary

In Hobgood v. Aucoin, 569 So.2d 542 (La. 1990), the Louisiana Supreme Court recognized the principle that a comparison of the plaintiff's earnings before and after the accident "is not necessarily determinative of his future ability to earn." Id., at 544-45.

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Opinion

No. 90-C-0607.

June 1, 1990.

In re Hobgood, John Paul; — Plaintiff(s); applying for writ of certiorari and/or review; to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit No. CA88 0910; Parish of St. Mary, 16th Judicial District Court, Div. "B", No. 71249-B.


Granted.


Summaries of

Hobgood v. Aucoin

Supreme Court of Louisiana
Jun 1, 1990
563 So. 2d 889 (La. 1990)

In Hobgood v. Aucoin, 569 So.2d 542 (La. 1990), the Louisiana Supreme Court recognized the principle that a comparison of the plaintiff's earnings before and after the accident "is not necessarily determinative of his future ability to earn." Id., at 544-45.

Summary of this case from Roberts v. Benoit

In Hobgood v. Aucoin, 569 So.2d 542 (La. 1990), the plaintiff suffered cervical and lumbar strains, which impaired his ability to work to his full capacity.

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Case details for

Hobgood v. Aucoin

Case Details

Full title:JOHN PAUL HOBGOOD v. EUGENE AUCOIN JR. ET AL

Court:Supreme Court of Louisiana

Date published: Jun 1, 1990

Citations

563 So. 2d 889 (La. 1990)

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