VIRGIL v. AMERICAN GUAR. & LIABILITY INS.

No. 87-C-0810.

507 So.2d 825 (1987)

Larry Joe VIRGIL v. AMERICAN GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY, et al.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

May 29, 1987.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Edmond R. Eberle, New Orleans, for applicant.

Thomas L. Gaudry, Jr., Windhorst, Pastorek & Gaudry, Harvey, for respondent.


Prior Report: 503 So.2d 45.

PER CURIAM.

Granted. The court of appeal erred in holding that the manifest error standard of appellate review does not apply when the evidence before the trier of fact consists solely of written reports, records and depositions. The court further erred in assessing credibility and weighing medical evidence as if the court of appeal were the trier of fact.

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