51047 Precedential Processed

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners v. Bates

Louisiana Supreme Court · Filed June 7, 1971 · 249 So. 2d 127

Also decided on this docket: La., January 5, 1971 242 So. 2d 243

Cited by

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State v. Walker 386 So. 2d 908 La. 1980
State v. Austin 374 So. 2d 1252 La. 1979
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Pettus v. Atchafalaya Wildlife Protective Soc. 351 So. 2d 790 La. Ct. App. 1st Cir. 1977
State v. Thigpen 275 So. 2d 760 La. 1973
Discon v. Saray, Inc. 272 So. 2d 439 La. Ct. App. 1st Cir. 1973
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Opinion text

HAMLIN, Justice (dissenting). I respectfully dissent. I fully agree with the following statement appearing at the end of the brief of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners : “In conclusion we reiterate that if simple contempt proceedings in which the court is attempting to enforce its own orders give rise to jury trials under the federal constitution, then the judicial system of this country is in real trouble. If the courts cannot have the power and authority to enforce their own orders, then we submit the radicals of this country will soon run all judges from the bench. The liberals will of course argue that to deny them the privilege of a trial by jury will strip them of their freedoms, but this is simply not so. The right of appeal and supervision by the appellate courts of this land offers full protection to the accused against the whims of a dictatorial or unfair trial judge.”