(Download) "Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Slusher" by Court Of Appeals Of Kentucky # eBook PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Slusher
- Author : Court Of Appeals Of Kentucky
- Release Date : January 25, 1963
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 58 KB
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In this suit for silicosis damages, the issue is prescription of Earl H. Picones claims against nine manufacturers of protective devices utilized by his employers. Picones attorney filed a timely suit against executive officers of those employers. Almost twelve years later, Picones subsequent attorney amended to name the manufacturers as defendants. The trial court dismissed plaintiffs amended complaint. The court of appeal affirmed, holding that the delay of almost twelve years violated the manufacturers right to due process under Article 1 § 2 of the Louisiana Constitution and the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution. Picone v. Lyons, 593 So.2d 829 (La.App. 4th Cir. 1992). A writ was granted to consider the judgment. 595 So.2d 643 (La. 1992).