Case Name: HUMBLE PIPE LINE COMPANY v. WM. T. BURTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
Court: Louisiana Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Louisiana
Decision Date: 1967-01-27
Citations: 250 La. 97
Docket Number: No. 48548
Parties: HUMBLE PIPE LINE COMPANY v. WM. T. BURTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
Judges: McCALEB, J., is of the opinion that a devolutive appeal is an inadequate remedy in expropriation cases when there is an issue of necessity and public purpose involved. Therefore, the writ should be granted.
Reporter: Louisiana Reports
Volume: 250
Pages: 97–97

Head Matter:
194 So.2d 97
HUMBLE PIPE LINE COMPANY v. WM. T. BURTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
No. 48548.
Jan. 27, 1967.

Opinion:
In re: Wm. T. Burton Industries, Inc., applying for writs of certiorari and review.
Writs denied. Applicant has an adequate remedy by appeal in the event of an adverse judgment on the merits.
McCALEB, J., is of the opinion that a devolutive appeal is an inadequate remedy in expropriation cases when there is an issue of necessity and public purpose involved. Therefore, the writ should be granted.