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MEREDITH v. IEYOUB

No. 96-C-1110.

700 So.2d 478 (1997)

Robert F. MEREDITH, III, John W. Crancer, Harry F. Hufft, L.D. Uhler, C. Paul Hilliard, Joe Elsbury, Jr., and The Louisiana Independent Oil And Gas Association, Inc. v. The Honorable Richard P. IEYOUB, in his Capacity as Attorney General for the State of Louisiana.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

Rehearing Denied October 10, 1997.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Richard P. Ieyoub, Atty. Gen., E. Kay Kirkpatrick, Roy A. Mongrue, Jr., James M. Ross, Charles W. Roberts, Baton Rouge, Drew A. Ranier, Kenneth E. Badon, Norval F. Elliot, III, Badon & Ranier, Lake Charles, for applicant.

Michael G. Durand, Daniel G. Founerat, Onebane, Bernard, Torian, Diaz, McNamara & Abell, Lafayette, for respondent.

Hal J. Broussard, Lafayette, for amicus curiae Louisiana Oilfield Contractors.

James C. Gulotta, Jr., Barry W. Ashe, New Orleans, for amicus curiae W.R. Grace & Co.

VICTORY, Justice.

The issue presented in this case is whether the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana has the authority to enter into contingency fee contracts with private attorneys to represent the State in enforcing the State's environmental laws. We find that absent legislative authorization, such contracts violate state law and are illegal.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The Attorney General entered into a "Contract for Professional Legal...

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