Case Name: STATE of Louisiana v. John Paul KIMBLE
Court: Louisiana Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Louisiana
Decision Date: 1977-09-09
Citations: 349 So. 2d 867
Docket Number: No. 60617
Parties: STATE of Louisiana v. John Paul KIMBLE.
Judges: DIXON, J., is of the opinion this application is probably premature since the privilege is against compelling the wife “to be a witness” in a criminal proceeding. When the privilege is claimed during the trial, whatever remedy the law provides is available to the parties.
Reporter: Southern Reporter, Second Series
Volume: 349
Pages: 867–867

Head Matter:
STATE of Louisiana v. John Paul KIMBLE.
No. 60617.
Supreme Court of Louisiana.
Sept. 9, 1977.

Opinion:
In re: John Paul Kimble, applying for writs of certiorari, prohibition, mandamus and stay order.
Writ denied. Insufficient reasons are shown to warrant the exercise of our supervisory jurisdiction at this time. Relator has an adequate remedy by appeal in the event of conviction.
DIXON, J., is of the opinion this application is probably premature since the privilege is against compelling the wife "to be a witness" in a criminal proceeding. When the privilege is claimed during the trial, whatever remedy the law provides is available to the parties.